Patient's question:
Asymptomatic, dying and confusedDoctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses. There are over 20 different types of enteroviruses that can cause HFMD, with Coxsackievirus A16 and Enterovirus 71 being the most common. Most cases occur in children under the age of 5. Small blisters or ulcers may appear on the mouth, hands, and feet, accompanied by symptoms such as mouth pain, loss of appetite, and low fever. HFMD is generally not contagious to adults, and severe cases are primarily associated with the occurrence of viral encephalitis, which is a serious complication of HFMD.