Patient's question:
After coming back from kindergarten, my daughter has had a low-grade fever that won't go away. She has also developed many small red spots on her hands and feet. The kindergarten she attended previously had cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease, so I'm worried she might have been infected, but I'm not too sure. I want to ask what hand, foot, and mouth disease is like?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is the most common infectious disease among children. It is generally caused by a hand, foot, and mouth virus infection. Rest and maintain normal daily routines. If detected early, early isolation should be implemented to prevent transmission to other children. Generally speaking, there is no significant need for concern or action. Based on the current medical environment, early treatment leads to a relatively good recovery, and there is absolutely no need to worry—just take it slow and everything will be fine.