Question
Three days ago, the child reported an itchy feeling in their feet, followed by the discovery of faint red spots on the soles, about 2 millimeters in size. Similar spots were also found on the hands, but no other parts of the body were affected. Today, the red spots have almost disappeared, turning white, with only a few red spots remaining on the hands. Additionally, the urine is slightly yellow, there is no fever, and the child is in good spirits. No treatment has been received. Assistance in diagnosing the child’s condition is requested.
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease commonly presents with symptoms such as fever, the appearance of blisters on the palms and soles (which may be red and swollen around them), and oral mucosal blisters or ulcers that are painful. It may also be accompanied by symptoms such as coughing, runny nose, loss of appetite, vomiting, and headaches. The disease can be transmitted through close contact; the virus can be spread indirectly through contaminated hands, towels, handkerchiefs, cups, toys, utensils, feeding bottles, bedding, underwear, and other items via saliva, blister fluid, and feces; the virus in throat secretions and saliva can also be transmitted through droplets via the respiratory tract to susceptible individuals.