Question
What should be checked for hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
The recommended blood tests for hand, foot, and mouth disease include routine blood tests, pathogen detection, pneumoniae detection, and acute response protein testing. You should also observe for blisters on the mouth, hands, and feet based on symptoms. If the white blood cell count is elevated, it suggests a more severe case of hand, foot, and mouth disease. Furthermore, pathogen testing can help determine whether the infection is caused by EV71 virus or Coxsackie virus. If the patient’s mental state is poor, blood sugar levels should also be monitored.