Patient's question:
My daughter has a rash on her body today. Is it because of hand, foot, and mouth disease? Is hand, foot, and mouth disease characterized by fever first or rash first?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by an infection with the hand, foot, and mouth virus. Its main symptoms include fever and rashes. In severe cases, red rashes can appear on the hands, feet, and buttocks. Fever and rashes can occur simultaneously, sometimes with fever followed by blisters in the throat, or with blisters appearing first and then followed by fever. The diagnosis is hand, foot, and mouth disease. Timely antiviral treatment can be effective. It's best to avoid taking children to crowded places.