Patient's question:
The patient is 2 years old now. Onset date: August 8, 2013. Main symptoms: low fever, refusal to eat, phlegm in the throat.Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, commonly 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 widely distributed with no significant regional characteristics; it can occur in all seasons, with higher incidence during summer and autumn. This disease often presents as outbreaks followed by sporadic cases. During outbreaks, kindergartens and daycare centers are prone to collective infections, while families can also experience clustered cases. The disease is highly contagious with complex transmission routes, capable of causing large-scale epidemics in a short period.