during the rainy season into winter ‘Hand, foot, mouth’ It is another epidemic that parents should pay special attention to in caring for their children. This is because the disease can be transmitted directly from contact with secretions. Especially in young children who may not be aware of the situation.
Knowledge article by Sirirak Kanchanathiraphong, MD. Pediatrician specializing in Allergy and Immunology child health center Nawavej Hospital Bring a data set of Hand Foot Mouth disease (Hand Foot Mouth disease) collected and explained in an easy-to-understand manner. To make everyone get useful knowledge to take care of close people Especially during the rainy season, the disease is spread easily.
Hand Foot Mouth disease It is a contagious disease caused by a viral infection of the Enterovirus family. The most common strains that cause disease are Coxsackievirus A16 and Enterovirus 71. The most at risk groups for infection are infants and young children under 5 years of age. which often have more severe symptoms than older children For adults, how can this disease be found? severe infections causing complications myocarditis and encephalitis in young children
O The outbreak of this disease is during the rainy season into winter
Hand, foot and mouth disease is transmitted by direct contact with secretions from the nose, throat, saliva, and blisters. including the feces of infected patients In children, it is often found that contact with toys. contaminated contact surfaces contaminated food or drinking water on the hands of the caregiver
Places where disease outbreaks are most common are nurseries. kindergarten and playgrounds, especially indoor
The main symptoms and manifestations of the disease are starting with a fever. This may be a low or high fever. and have mouth ulcers a rash on the hands and feet
The sores in the mouth can be found from the area of the roof of the mouth. bulge in the cheeks or on the tongue A lot of it can spread to the lips around it. The rash on the hands or feet will be red blisters or watery blisters on the palms and soles of the feet. crotch fingers toes In young children, there may also be a place around the buttocks.
O At present, there is no specific treatment for hand, foot and mouth disease. Most of them are general treatment. according to the patient’s symptoms such as
– High fever, give antipyretic medication according to symptoms. Watch out for seizures from high fever in young children.
– Sore throat, sore mouth ulcers can’t eat anything Patients who look exhausted from lack of food and water try to feed water provide other fluids such as milk and soft food
– In children who are very tired Until dehydration may need to be hospitalized. and intravenous saline
– Itching, take antihistamines to relieve itching to relieve symptoms. Or put some anesthetic in your mouth to reduce soreness in your mouth.
– together with surveillance to observe symptoms of complications
O Complications that must be observed and monitored. If symptoms occur, the child must be taken to the doctor immediately. such as
– Dizziness, not playing, not wanting to eat or milk, or vomiting
– Complain of severe headache talking nonsense
– Neck pain, stiff neck, confused perception
– Cough, rapid breathing, look tired, have a lot of mucus
This disease can be recurring. especially in young children Because of the immunity that occurs in patients who have recovered from a viral infection. It does not last forever and cannot help prevent infection from other strains of the virus.
What is the best way to prevent this type of communicable disease? health care Teach children, especially school age. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially before and after eating. or after going to the bathroom every time
At present, Nawavej Hospital has a vaccine to prevent and reduce the severity of hand and foot disease caused by Enterovirus 71 virus. You can ask for details and request a consultation at Children’s Health Center Tel. 02 483 9999 I www.navavej.com