Hand, foot and mouth disease is an infectious disease. It is induced by multiple enterovirus infections with and is commonly found in infants and young children. Enterovirus can be transmitted through the fecal orifice and respiratory tract. When exposed to patients' secretions or excrements, close contact, etc. will be infected. Most hand, foot and mouth diseases can be cured, but in severe cases can damage the heart, brain, lungs, and even threaten life.
What are the symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease?
1, Oral herpes
Hand, foot and mouth disease occurs urgently. Herpes in the child's mouth can be seen with naked eyes, with blisters about 2 to 3 mm, and ulcers appear in a short period of time. Herpes usually occurs in the tongue, gums, buccal mucosa and the upper palate, and is often accompanied by oral pain, affecting normal eating.
2, fever
Fever is the first symptom of hand, foot and mouth disease. It is generally low fever, and the body temperature is around 37~38℃. There is fever about 3 to 6 days before the rash, and the fever lasts for 1 to 3 days, accompanied by loss of appetite, cough and sore throat.
3, skin rash
Most children will suffer from skin damage, especially on the buttocks, hands and feet, showing red rashes, about 2 to 4 mm, with grayish white and oval blisters in the middle.
4, other symptoms
Some children are prone to cervical lymph node enlargement ; only a very small number of children will experience mild meningeal irritation, mild numbness of the limbs and ataxia, and they will recover in just a few weeks.
Will hand, foot and mouth disease be contagious?
Hand, foot and mouth disease is highly contagious and has a relatively complex transmission route. It is either spread through close contact, or through droplets, water and items containing viruses, as well as contaminated food, etc.
How to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease?
1, vaccinated
Babies over 6 months old can receive the EV71 vaccine, which can prevent hand, foot and mouth disease induced by this virus and reduce the risk of severe illness and death.
2. Pay attention to hygiene
Cultivate good hygiene habits in children. Wash your hands with soap and running water in time before meals, after urination, and after returning home. Children's diapers, towels, etc. should be cleaned and disinfected regularly to ensure the family environment; windows should be opened regularly for ventilation, bedding should be changed frequently and exposed to the sun; children's bottles and tableware should be cleaned in time, boiled and disinfected at least once every 2 to 3 days. The food you eat must be cooked thoroughly, avoid eating outside, refuse to eat raw and cold food, and do not drink raw water.
Warm reminder
Hand, foot and mouth disease can cause oral pain, affect eating and children's growth and development; at the same time, it will also affect the appearance due to rashes on the skin. In severe cases, it can harm the heart, lungs, and brain, and even threaten life. During the epidemic period of hand, foot and mouth disease, you cannot go to public places with dense populations and poor air circulation to avoid infection; remind children to drink more water and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits.
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