Early symptoms and preventive measures of hand, foot and mouth disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses and mainly affects infants and young children. Prevention and early diagnosis are very important. The following will give a detailed introduction to hand, foot and mouth disease in terms of early symptoms, transmission routes, infection risks and prevention.
Early symptoms
Common early symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease include fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers, and sores at the corners of the mouth. A rash may appear, first on the hands and ankles, then on the palms and soles of the feet, as well as in the mouth and tongue. Peeling and pain sometimes occur. Rashes on the hands and feet can easily be ignored or misdiagnosed as other skin conditions.
Methods of transmission
Usually, hand, foot and mouth disease is mainly spread through contact with an infected person or through droplets. All people including infants, children in schools and adults are at risk of infection. Frequent hand washing, oral hygiene and personal hygiene are among the important measures to prevent infection. Infected patients need to be isolated. Children\’s toys, beds, clothing, dishes and other items need to be disinfected to prevent the spread of infection.
Infection risk
Children are susceptible to hand, foot and mouth disease, especially those under 3 years old. In addition, those who have traveled to affected areas and come into contact with infected people are also at risk of infection. People with weak immunity and the weather in winter and spring are more susceptible to infection. Hand, foot and mouth disease spreads quickly, so preventing it is important.
Preventive measures
Infection is one of the main causes of hand, foot and mouth disease, and prevention is key. First, practice good personal hygiene, wash your hands frequently, and use room fragrance, wipes, or other cleaning supplies. Secondly, pay attention to purchasing disinfection supplies and medicines, and disinfect houses and items, especially children\’s toys, clothes and other supplies. Keep homes and offices well ventilated to reduce the risk of cross-infection.
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The above is an introduction to the early symptoms and preventive measures of hand, foot and mouth disease. In order to protect the health of ourselves and our families, we must pay attention to personal hygiene, avoid contact with infected people, and take extra precautions to avoid suffering from this disease and causing unnecessary pain to ourselves and our families.
