Patient's question:
At the age of eighteen, there are small bumps the size of beans on the legs and buttocks, which are itchy. The pharynx is red, looking like ulcers, but there are no small bumps on the bones and muscles. After applying calamine lotion, the bumps will gradually and completely disappear. Additionally, a few days ago, there was a fever. In recent days, there has been no fever, and the mental state is good. Please allow the doctor to make a conjecture. Provide an accurate conjecture result.Doctor's answer:
Hello: The source of infection for this disease is the patient, and patients, asymptomatic carriers, and those with subclinical infections are the main sources of transmission for this illness. During outbreaks, patients are the primary source of transmission. Because antiviral drugs are most effective when used within 24 to 48 hours before the onset of symptoms, and often by the time we diagnose hand, foot, and mouth disease, the most effective treatment window has already passed. Currently, the use of these antiviral medications is not recommended. The above suggestions are in response to the question "Ask the doctor if it could be hand, foot, and mouth disease," and we hope it is helpful to you. Wishing you good health!