Question
Is the pain from hand, foot, and mouth disease herpes severe?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by various enteroviruses, primarily occurring in infants and children under the age of 4. Its main features include sore throat, rashes or blisters on the hands, feet, and other parts of the body, sometimes accompanied by low fever. The blisters are surrounded by red, swollen, and painful skin lesions or blisters, which may leak a white or yellowish fluid after ulceration. It is recommended to seek medical consultation at a disease prevention and control center or take oral antiviral and antiallergic drugs. Pay close attention to the condition and regularly visit the hospital for check-ups to ensure the baby’s health.