Question
A 1-year-old baby is suspected of having hand, foot, and mouth disease with a fever of 38.5 degrees, red spots on hands, good spirits, and reduced appetite. They have visited a doctor who has prescribed ceftriaxone, B2, Xianping, Qianqian, and ribavirin tablets.
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common infectious disease in children caused by viral infection. Typical symptoms include fever, oral ulcers, decreased appetite, drooling, as well as painless rashes on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and buttocks. Treatment mainly focuses on inflammation and viral infection, with ribavirin used for antiviral effects and cephalosporin antibiotics prescribed to prevent bacterial infections. It is recommended to increase fluid intake and provide easily digestible foods.