What is hand, foot and mouth disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral infectious disease that mainly affects infants and preschool children, but can also occur in adults. The pathogens of hand, foot and mouth disease are mainly enteroviruses, and the routes of transmission are mostly pathogens excreted in mucosal secretions such as the oral cavity, nasal cavity, conjunctiva, and the feces of patients. Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common disease in infants and young children. Because of its strong contagiousness and serious condition, it easily attracts the attention and concern of parents.
Symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease
The incubation period of hand, foot and mouth disease is usually 3-7 days, and symptoms include cough, fever, runny nose and other cold symptoms. Two or three days later, small blisters will appear on the oral mucosa and tongue, forming lesions. The lesions gradually expand, and lesions may also form in the oropharynx and larynx, manifesting as small blisters in the mouth, fingers, palms, heels, etc., which are painful and accompanied by itching. Some children also experience digestive symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease vary in severity. In severe cases, symptoms such as epilepsy may occur, and even death.
Detailed picture explanation of hand, foot and mouth disease
The main symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease are blisters and herpes on the mouth, fingers, palms, heels, etc. These lesions are usually red, fluid-filled vesicles about 1-2 mm in size that are densely packed. When the blisters burst, they form ulcers, which are moist and sometimes accompanied by exudate. On the hands, they usually appear on the palms, fingers, and back of the hands. On the feet, it usually appears on the soles of the feet, heels, and the skin between the toes.
Treatment and prevention of hand, foot and mouth disease
There is currently no specific treatment for hand, foot and mouth disease. The general treatment method is mainly symptomatic treatment, such as covering the lesions to prevent infection, control itching, relieve pain and other symptoms, as well as provide relevant guidance on rest, diet, maintaining moisture and nutrition. To prevent hand, foot and mouth disease, we mainly take hygienic measures, including frequent hand washing, food hygiene, strengthening environmental sanitation and infant and child care. In addition, regular vaccination against enterovirus is also one of the effective measures to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease.
Summary
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common infectious disease that mainly affects infants and preschool children. Its symptoms include vesicles and ulcers on the oral mucosa and limbs. There is currently no specific treatment, and the general treatment method is mainly symptomatic treatment. The prevention of hand, foot and mouth disease requires relevant hygiene measures and regular vaccination against enterovirus vaccines. Parents should be more vigilant in their daily lives and seek medical attention promptly if similar symptoms appear to prevent the condition from worsening.
