Question
The baby’s hand, foot, and mouth disease has been treated by the doctor, but there are some food taboos. On the first day, we gave her shrimp and chicken, and on the third day, there was a bit of redness on her palm. What’s going on?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, with over 20 different types of enteroviruses responsible for the condition. The most common are Coxsackie virus A16 and enterovirus 71. It often recurs in children under 5 years old, presenting with symptoms such as mouth pain, loss of appetite, low fever, and recurrent small blisters or ulcers on the hands, feet, and mouth. There are no special dietary requirements; light and easy-to-digest foods are sufficient. After full recovery, it does not affect normal dieting.