Question
Yesterday afternoon, I unknowingly played with a child who had hand, foot, and mouth disease for several hours. Last night, I noticed that my baby has developed many red dots all over. Is this hand, foot, and mouth disease? My baby is normal in other aspects.
Answer
Based on the child’s symptoms, it doesn’t appear to be hand, foot, and mouth disease. If it were, symptoms would include fever and the appearance of blisters in the mouth. It is recommended to use tetracycline for oral administration and to ensure that the child does not go out to play again. If fever symptoms occur, immediate medical examination is required.