What are the initial symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Lightly infected patients in the early stage may have symptoms similar to upper respiratory tract infections, such as cough, runny nose, and drooling. Some children may have reactions like nausea and vomiting. Rashes begin to appear 1 to 2 days after fever, usually on the hands, feet, and buttocks, or on oral mucosal blisters. Some children may not have fever, only showing rashes or blisters on the hands, feet, and buttocks, or herpangina, with milder symptoms. Most children recover within a week, with fever subsiding and rashes disappearing.