Patient's question:
Doctor, I have a colleague's child who is four years old. Recently, it is said that he has contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease. He is very sick at home and has also had a fever for several days. We are all very worried about him. We would like to come and consult the doctor. Does hand, foot, and mouth disease always cause fever?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, and there are many different types of viruses that can cause the illness. Most patients with ordinary cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease will experience symptoms such as fever, tenderness, and loss of appetite after becoming infected. A small number of patients may develop a rapidly progressing condition, leading to meningitis, encephalitis, and other diseases within 1-5 days. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery!