Question
Why do hand, foot, and mouth disease patients repeatedly have a fever?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, commonly seen in children. Symptoms include the appearance of blisters or ulcers on the hands, feet, and mouth, as well as fever. The fever may be due to an inflammatory response caused by the viral infection. During the acute phase of the disease, fever may occur repeatedly until the virus is cleared. Treatment mainly focuses on symptomatic relief, including fever reduction, maintaining adequate hydration and nutrition, and avoiding oral pain. In some cases, antiviral medications may be required. To prevent the spread of the infectious disease, patients should pay attention to personal hygiene and isolate themselves from other healthy individuals.