Patient's question:
I would like to consult about the characteristics of hand, foot, and mouth disease. My baby has developed many blisters on her hands, buttocks, and feet, and she has been running a high fever that hasn't subsided, around 39 degrees Celsius. I suspect my baby has hand, foot, and mouth disease because there are children in her kindergarten with similar symptoms. Could our doctor clarify this for us?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease, the main characteristic is rash on the mouth, buttocks, palms, and soles of the feet. The center of the rash is blisters with a red halo around them. Some may also have fever, without pain or itching. Additionally, if there is a history of contact with someone who has hand, foot, and mouth disease, then if your baby's kindergarten has such cases, and if your baby currently has blisters on their buttocks, feet, and soles, it could be hand, foot, and mouth disease. It is best to go to the local hospital for a check-up.