Patient's question:
My son has hand, foot, and mouth disease. I will definitely not get infected, but now I feel a bit like I am being infected.Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious childhood illness caused by enteroviruses, most commonly occurring in children under the age of 5. It can lead to blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth, and in rare cases, complications such as myocarditis, pulmonary edema, and aseptic meningitis and encephalitis. Adults usually develop immunity through either symptomatic or asymptomatic infection and generally do not contract the disease.If a child is suffering from hand, foot, and mouth disease, the mother must take the child to seek immediate medical treatment to prevent the use of blind medication to alleviate symptoms. For parents, it is essential to closely monitor the child's condition and provide as much support as possible to ensure timely treatment for the illness.