Expert answer:
THE hand-foot-mouth syndrome is an infection that causes sores in the mouth, hands, feet, buttocks and sometimes in the genital area. This syndrome is caused by enterovirus-type viruses, especially the Coxsackie virus.
THE streaming occurs through via fecal-oral through direct contact with secretions (feces and saliva) or contaminated objects. The syndrome is more common in children younger than 5 years.
In general, the syndrome is self-limiting and lasts for 2 to 3 days.
The main symptoms are:
- Wounds that can appear in the mouth, hands, feet, buttocks and sometimes in the genital region and can be characterized as small blisters or vesicles that ulcerate;
- Pain when swallowing or refusing to eat if child is small;
- Increased salivation;
- Pain in the affected areas;
- Fever;
- Abdominal pain;
- Diarrhea;
- Vomiting.
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