Patient's question:
Recently diagnosed with this disease at the hospital. What are the aftereffects of having hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is generally caused by enterovirus transmission. For mild cases, home isolation and antiviral treatment are typically recommended, along with attention to hand hygiene and sterilization, as well as increased fluid intake. Recovery usually occurs within about a week, and there will be no lasting sequelae.In rare cases, patients may develop secondary neuron aseptic meningitis, encephalitis, acute flaccid paralysis, respiratory infection, or myocarditis. This condition progresses rapidly and can be life-threatening, sometimes leading to varying degrees of sequelae. Therefore, if severe infection or complications occur, it is essential to seek hospital treatment immediately.