How long does hand, foot, and mouth disease with fever usually last?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Hello, this situation is generally different for each person. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, which primarily affects infants and young children. It can cause blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth, and in some cases, it may lead to complications such as myocarditis, pulmonary edema, and aseptic meningitis and encephalitis. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is widely distributed and shows no obvious regional patterns; it can occur in all seasons, with higher incidence in summer and autumn. This disease often presents as outbreaks followed by scattered cases. During outbreaks, kindergartens and daycares are prone to collective infections, while families may also experience clustered cases. The disease is highly contagious, with complex transmission routes, and can cause large-scale epidemics in a short period of time.