Patient's question:
April 26th Hand, foot, and mouth disease Rash on the thigh Hands and feet. Very few in the mouth Seen at the Second People's Hospital of XuzhouDoctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious illness caused by enteroviruses, primarily affecting infants and young children. It can cause blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth, and in some cases, complications such as myocarditis, pulmonary edema, and aseptic meningitis and encephalitis. The disease is widespread with no significant regional patterns; it can occur in all seasons, with higher incidence in summer and autumn. This condition often starts with outbreaks followed by scattered cases. During outbreaks, kindergartens and daycare centers are prone to collective infections, while families may also experience clustered cases. The disease is highly contagious with complex transmission routes, capable of causing large-scale epidemics in a short period.