Patient's question:
The baby had a fever of 39 degrees and went to the hospital for a blood test. The doctor's results were herpangina and hyperemia. After treatment, there were no other symptoms, and the fever subsided. Upon returning home, the baby developed several red rashes on the lower abdomen and around the anus. What could be the cause? Is it hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Based on the symptoms, the recurrence of herpes in the oral cavity, limbs, and perianal area suggests hand, foot, and mouth disease, which requires timely treatment. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is basically confirmed, and it is now recommended that you get tested for EV71 antibodies. This virus can lead to severe hand, foot, and mouth disease. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by a viral infection and is a self-limiting condition with a natural course of about one week. The main treatment is symptomatic, such as fever reduction and anti-inflammatory measures. You can take amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium orally to prevent bacterial infections and take heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs like Shuanghuanglian to prolong the course of the disease.