Question
What is the care for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is a contagious illness caused by enteroviruses, primarily affecting children under the age of 5. Symptoms include blisters appearing on the hands, feet, and mouth. While most cases are mild, a few children may develop serious complications such as myocarditis, pulmonary edema, or aseptic meningitis. If the disease spreads rapidly, critically ill children may face life-threatening situations. Therefore, timely fever care and temperature measurement are essential if a child exhibits symptoms like emotional depression, aversion to cold, decreasing body temperature, cold extremities, rapid breathing, and flushed complexion.