The month of october-november was a small fall peak for foot and foot disease, and many parents were concerned about how to prevent the disease and how to treat and care for the child after the disease. Today we answer five questions that are of general concern to all。
I. What is hand and foot
Amputee oral disease, by definition, is an acute infectious disease characterized by the presence of rashes or herpes in the hand, foot and mouth. It is caused by intestinal virus infections, the most common of which are the kosachi virus a16, kosachi virus a6, kosachi virus a10 and intestinal virus group a71 (ev-a71)。
It is an epidemic of childhood that is common around the globe, especially among children under five years of age. This is due to the fact that the immune system for infants and young children is not yet fully developed and the health awareness is weak, which tends to spread in collective settings such as kindergartens, schools, etc。
Ii. Main symptoms of hand and foot disease
The insulation period for foot and foot oral disease is 2-10 days, with an average of 3-5 days. In the early stages of the disease, the child may be exposed to cold-like symptoms, such as fever, coughing, snot, appetite, weakness, etc. This is followed by typical symptoms within the mouth (e. G. Tongue, teeth, jaw), the heart of the hand, the soles of the foot, and the hip:
1. When the acupuncture is broken, it turns into an ulcer, which causes severe pain, resulting in the child's refusal to eat and drink
(b) the presence of red rashes or transparent little acupunctures on the soles of the hand or foot, usually without itching or only with a slight itching, a large characteristic being “nearing”, i. E., not like mosquito bites, not like a drug rash, not like a lip rash, not like a pox
3. Of particular caution is the fact that, in very few cases, the virus may infringe on the nervous system, causing serious complications such as meningitis and pulmonary oedema. If the situation is serious, call the doctor immediately。
At the same time, a very small number of cases have symptoms of “atypical” hand-and-foot oral disease, manifested in wider and severe skin damage, prolonged fever and possible de- nails and nail fractures。
Iii. Channels of transmission of hand-and-foot oral disease
(b) indigestion tract transmission (septic-port route): healthy children are exposed to articles contaminated with their children's excrement (e. G. Toys, towels, doorknobs, etc.), food or hygiene are not done and can enter the human body via mouth, resulting in illness among healthy children
(b) respiratory transmission (foam transmission): while children are coughing and sneezing, the infection is inhaled by other healthy children, resulting in illness
Exposure to transmission: direct exposure to herpes, saliva, etc., or exposure to contaminated objects may be infected。
Iv. Treatment of hand and foot diseases and home care
Hand-and-mouth disease is self-restricted, there is currently no special antiviral medication for foot-and-mouth disease, and most children are able to heal themselves within 7 to 10 days on their own. The core of treatment is therefore support for symptoms, the alleviation of discomfort and the prevention of complications. Home-based care includes monitoring of body temperature, maintenance of adequate water and diets, more rest and attention to oral cleaning。
V. Prevention of hand-to-hand oral disease
Prevention strategies for hand-to-hand oral disease include strengthening hygiene management and immunization. It is a good practice to wash hands and educate children to wash their hands once they have made their meals and when they go home. Children are not allowed to drink raw water and eat raw or unclean food. The windows are often ventilated at home, the children's toys are regularly cleaned and their clothes are tanned. The risk of serious illness associated with ev-a71 infection can be reduced by vaccination against ev-a71。
In short, we are not helpless in the face of the common childhood disease of hand and foot. The key management methods are hand washing, hygiene, ventilation, exercise, and so forth. Each time the protection of the mind is added to the healthy growth of the child, these simple scientific methods are translated into habits, a happy childhood free from the threat of the virus, and free and healthy exploration of this wonderful world. /health
