Patient's question:
My child has recently contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease and has developed many small rashes. Do the rashes from hand, foot, and mouth disease itch?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is primarily caused by enterovirus infection leading to inflammation, and it is most common in school-aged children. In very rare cases, it may lead to severe complications that can be life-threatening, such as viral encephalitis or viral pneumonia. Therefore, it is necessary to have timely follow-up and actively receive standardized treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor. The rash may not necessarily be itchy, and symptoms can vary from person to person. It is still important to have timely follow-up and treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor.