Patient's question:
My child has developed small red spots on his hands and feet recently. The whole family is very upset, so we took him to see a doctor. He said it's hand, foot, and mouth disease. I want to know how this hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease in children is caused by a bacterial infection. The original pathogen is an intestinal disease and is highly contagious, especially among children with weakened immune systems. If a child is infected with hand, foot, and mouth disease, additional red rashes may appear on other parts of the body, often accompanied by high fever.Treatment is based on antiviral and antibacterial measures, and intravenous fluids may be administered. Additionally, body temperature should be controlled. It is important to isolate children from one another to prevent further infections. They should avoid going to school to minimize the risk of spreading the disease to others.