Question
Can a baby with hand, foot, and mouth disease develop blisters?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease blisters are not itchy. It is an intestinal virus disease with an incubation period of generally 3-7 days, common in children under 5 years old. In the early stages, there are no obvious symptoms, and the disease is characterized by its sudden onset. Typically, blisters appear on the hands, feet, mouth, and buttocks, and these blisters have the characteristics of being painless, non-itchy, non-scabbing, and non-scarring. In rare cases, it can lead to complications such as myocarditis, pulmonary edema, and aseptic meningitis. If the condition is severe and spreads rapidly, it can lead to near-fatal consequences. If your baby is just itchy and eating normally, it is not likely caused by hand, foot, and mouth disease. If the symptoms do not stabilize after a period of time, it is necessary to seek medical consultation in a timely manner.