Question
The patient is a male, 1 year old. He has been in good health until now. His current condition is: fever, decreased appetite, and oral ulcers. Could this be hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
According to the symptom description, although oral ulcers are one of the characteristics of hand, foot, and mouth disease, they alone cannot confirm the diagnosis. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by Enterovirus 71 (EV71) infection and primarily manifests as blisters on the hands, feet, oral mucosa, and buttocks. Severe cases may complications such as encephalitis and myocarditis. It is recommended to consult a pediatrician for a diagnosis to rule out hand, foot, and mouth disease. I hope my explanation is helpful.