Patient's question:
Now it's spring again, which is the peak season for hand, foot, and mouth disease. My baby has been having a fever for the past two days, and I'm very worried that he might have hand, foot, and mouth disease. I want to take him to the hospital for a blood test and consult a doctor. What are the characteristics of hand, foot, and mouth disease in a blood test?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is primarily characterized by symptoms of respiratory infection such as fever, cough, and sore throat. It can also be accompanied by vesicular-like rashes on the hands, feet, and mouth, along with symptoms like diarrhea. It is mainly caused by enterovirus infection, a contagious disease. Therefore, timely antiviral and detoxifying treatments should be administered once diagnosed. Most cases are mild, but a minority of children may develop severe complications, which require attention.