Question
The patient is a male child of three years old. He has been in good health until the afternoon two days ago when he complained of a sore mouth. Last night, he had a fever of 37.9 degrees Celsius. Today, when he went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor diagnosed him with hand, foot, and mouth disease. Previous treatment and its effectiveness: Today, he did not have a fever and received intravenous fluids.
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, which commonly occurs in children under the age of five. It can lead to blisters on the hands, feet, and oral cavity, and in rare cases, can cause complications such as myocarditis, pulmonary edema, and aseptic meningitis. After full recovery, it is recommended that you help your child develop good hygiene habits such as washing hands before meals and after using the toilet, not drinking unboiled water, not eating cold and raw foods, regularly sun-drying clothes and bedding, and ensuring good ventilation.