Patient's question:
My brother got hand, foot, and mouth disease. I have a fever and a sore throat. I noticed many spots in my throat, some like chickenpox, but they're not. Am I getting hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hello. Your brother has hand, foot, and mouth disease. If you have close contact with your brother and now have a fever and blisters in your throat, it is also considered hand, foot, and mouth disease. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can be transmitted through close contact. You can take antiviral medication, and if your temperature is below 38.5°C, you can also take fever-reducing medication. Hand, foot, and mouth disease has a significant impact on children, so it is recommended that parents take their child to a specialist for follow-up treatment and follow the doctor's guidance for treatment. In daily life, you can provide your child with enough care and attention, pay close attention to their diet, and hope that they can recover as soon as possible!