Patient's question:
My child got hand, foot, and mouth disease a week ago. The careful examination results were negative, but today when I went for a re-examination, they were positive again. I don't know what the condition is, and is it serious?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral infectious disease. The detection of enteroviruses is the gold standard for diagnosing the condition. Throat secretions, vesicle secretions, or feces are typically examined, as these areas often have the highest viral load. If any one of the three enterovirus tests is positive, a diagnosis of hand, foot, and mouth disease can be confirmed. It is important to communicate promptly with the attending physician, receive targeted treatment based on the condition, and closely monitor the child's condition changes in daily life.