After recovering from hand, foot, and mouth disease, I have a slightly low fever—is it a recurrence?

Patient's question:

201352 Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease with Herpes and Fever

Doctor's answer:

Most children recover quickly, but severe hand, foot, and mouth disease cases often begin with lethargy. Therefore, it is important to be vigilant and monitor respiratory conditions, especially alerting to the risk of neurogenic pulmonary edema. In very rare cases, the condition can rapidly worsen within 1 to 2 hours and become life-threatening. It is recommended to closely monitor the child and avoid transferring them to prevent further deterioration of their condition.
There are multiple causes of hand, foot, and mouth disease. If a child is diagnosed with it, parents should cooperate with the doctor for timely treatment, including gastrointestinal decompression, and cultivate good hygiene habits. Parents should also be mindful not to develop picky eating habits in their children and ensure a balanced diet.