Does hand, foot, and mouth disease not have a fever?

Patient's question:

Baby hasn't been in good spirits this past month, and her face has been pale yellow. She also developed a bunch of white bumps on her face, and later, white bumps started appearing on her hands too. She went to the hospital to check what was wrong, and the doctor said it might be the early signs of hand, foot, and mouth disease. Does hand, foot, and mouth disease not cause fever?

Doctor's answer:

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is prone to causing symptoms such as fever. During the onset of hand, foot, and mouth disease, fever may not necessarily occur. It is necessary to conduct further examination and diagnosis based on specific symptoms. Adjustments should be made according to the examination results. In daily life, attention should be paid to maintaining children's cleanliness and hygiene, and nutritional intake should be strengthened to enhance their physical fitness. When necessary, medication to control hand, foot, and mouth disease should be used for regulation.

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