Question
How is hand, foot, and mouth disease in babies caused?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by viral infection. The hand, foot, and mouth disease virus is a type of enterovirus. The clinical manifestations include blisters in the mouth, palms, soles, and around the anus. The blisters have a white base on a red bottom. They may be accompanied by significant pain and fever. Generally speaking, this condition does not resolve spontaneously. If there are obvious burns or complications, medication treatment is required.