Patient's question:
Three days ago, I developed a mouth ulcer, followed by a fever of 38 degrees Celsius. I received intravenous fluids for two days, and red blisters appeared on my palms and soles.Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, primarily affecting infants and young children. It can cause blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth, and in some cases, complications such as myocarditis, pulmonary edema, and aseptic meningitis and encephalitis. The disease is widely distributed, with no obvious regional characteristics, and can occur in all four seasons, peaking in summer and autumn. This condition often presents as outbreaks followed by scattered cases; during outbreaks, kindergartens and daycare centers are prone to collective infections, while families may also experience clustered cases. The disease is highly contagious and has complex transmission routes, capable of causing large-scale outbreaks in a short period of time.