Patient's question:
My son had been coughing for several days, lacking energy, and had small bumps on his body. The hospital conducted a thorough examination and said it was hand, foot, and mouth disease blisters. Hello, what viruses cause hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common childhood illness caused by various different enteroviruses. This virus thrives in humid and hot environments and spreads easily. It often occurs in infants and young children, causing blisters and papules on the hands, feet, and mouth, especially oral ulcers formed when the blisters rupture. In addition to these symptoms, many children may also experience symptoms similar to a cold, such as sore throat, headache, or runny nose.It is recommended that parents pay close attention to their children's environment and personal hygiene. Windows should be opened frequently to ensure good ventilation and maintain a fresh indoor air flow. Since hand, foot, and mouth disease tends to occur in crowded places, parents should try to minimize taking their children to public areas with large crowds. Toys and rooms used by children should be disinfected to prevent bacterial infection.