Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Children
Friday, January 5, 2018 | Healthy lifestyle
What are hand, foot and mouth disease?
The name is a microbial disease caused by the virus family of enteroviruses. It seens in especially pre-school children, even in different age groups. It is a known disease that has been around the world for many years and it is not a rare or new disease.
How do you know that your child has hand, foot and mouth disease?
Spillage on the hands, feet and thighs with fever and sores occurs in throat. In addition, there may be sore throat, nasal discharge, vomiting and diarrhea, fatigue. Diagnosis is confirmed with a doctor's examination.
In Which way could he/she have been infected?
The patient may be infected by direct contact with fluids from the nasal discharge, saliva, ointment and skin rash on the skin.
Is there treatment?
There is no special treatment. Proximity is often mild and children often heal quickly. You may need medication for fever. The child who suffers from difficulty swallowing may be without appetite. At least the intake of liquid food can be encouraged. antibiotics are not effective. Because the disease is not a caused by bacterium. Rarely, some types of virus can cause diseases such as heart and brain inflammation.
Is the child immune to the disease remains?
There may be specific immunity to the disease. However, a second attack with another virus of enterovirus family is possible.
What can we do to prevent contamination?
Sick children should stay away from school, preschool and crowded places until they are fully recovered.
General cleaning suggestions especially washing hands after contact with sick children is recommended. Again, avoid the toys, books, clothes of sick children.
When should a child with hand, foot and mouth disease be taken to an emergency?
Begining of headache
Seizure
If the fluid intake is low or constantly vomiting or unable to swallow
If child is unconscious, restless and constantly crying
