Care for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is a contagious illness caused by enteroviruses, commonly affecting children under the age of 5. It can lead to blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth. In rare cases, some children may develop serious complications such as myocarditis, pulmonary edema, or aseptic meningitis. If the disease spreads rapidly, critically ill children may face life-threatening situations. Immediate fever care and temperature measurement are necessary if a child shows symptoms like emotional depression, aversion to cold, decreasing body temperature, cold extremities, rapid breathing, and flushed complexion.
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