Patient's question:
The child now has a very high fever of 39 degrees, and it has been found that there are many blisters on the child's hands and buttocks. I would like to ask the doctor if this could be hand, foot, and mouth disease? We are currently giving the child an intravenous drip, and the doctor is treating it as a cold because the child's throat is extremely red.Doctor's answer:
This is likely hand, foot, and mouth disease. It's best to get a blood test for confirmation. If it is hand, foot, and mouth disease, treatment with antiviral intravenous fluids or oral antiviral medication will be necessary. Additionally, hand, foot, and mouth disease is contagious, so it's important to avoid contact between the child and other children. Parents should also ensure the child does not break the blisters, as this could lead to cross-infection and hinder recovery.