Patient's question:
Daughter has recurring oral ulcers with cough, and a sesame-sized blister on her right thumb, which is not red or swollen. A week ago, a throat swab test showed no infection with hand, foot, and mouth disease, but she has been taking antiviral medication as prescribed. How can her current symptoms possibly transmit hand, foot, and mouth disease?Help: How can it be transmitted?
Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is characterized by recurrent vesicles on the hands, feet, and mouth, with a mild and brief course, most commonly seen in children. Within 1-2 days, painful vesicles ranging from rice grain to green bean size appear on the oral cavity, pharynx, soft palate, buccal mucosa, tongue, and gums, surrounded by a red halo. These vesicles rupture into small ulcers, often leading to drooling and refusal to eat due to pain. It is recommended to get tested at designated hospitals for hand, foot, and mouth disease. During outbreaks, it is advisable not to visit crowded or poorly ventilated public places. Pay attention to maintaining a clean home environment, ensuring frequent ventilation of living spaces, and regularly washing and drying bedding. Hand, foot, and mouth disease poses significant harm to children. Once a mother notices symptoms in her child, she should promptly take the child to a regular hospital for diagnosis. At the same time, she should pay close attention to the child's care.