1.What is hand, foot and mouth disease? What are the manifestations after getting the disease? Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common and frequent infectious disease, mainly in infants and children, caused by a variety of enteroviruses, EV71 virus is one of them. It occurs throughout the year, but the high incidence is between May and July. HFMD generally has mild symptoms, and most patients often present with fever, maculopapular and herpetic rashes on the palms of the hands and feet (the rash may be surrounded by redness), herpes and/or ulcers on the oral mucosa, and significant pain. Some patients may have cough, runny nose, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and headache. A few patients are more seriously ill and can be complicated by encephalitis, meningitis, myocarditis and pneumonia, which can be life-threatening if left untreated. 2.How is HFMD transmitted? Is there a vaccine? Hand, foot and mouth disease is transmitted in many ways (respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract and contact, etc.), mainly through close contact with the patient’s stool, herpes fluid and respiratory secretions (such as sneezing droplets, etc.) and contaminated hands, towels, handkerchiefs, tooth cups, toys, tableware, bottles, bedding, etc. and infected. There is no vaccine for hand, foot and mouth disease, but as long as early detection, early treatment, is completely preventable and treatable. 3, hand, foot and mouth disease can recur? Hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by a variety of intestinal viruses and can recur. 4, who is prone to hand, foot and mouth disease? HFMD is common in infants and children, and infants and children under 3 years old are more likely to get the disease. Because the immune system of adults is better, adults generally do not develop the disease once infected and do not have any symptoms. However, the infection will spread the virus, so adults also need to do a good job of protection to avoid infecting children. 5.Is hand, foot and mouth disease a new infectious disease? Hand, foot and mouth disease is not a new infectious disease, it is a global infectious disease, first recognized and named in 1957, cases occur every year in countries around the world. HFMD was discovered in 1981 in China, and people have been sick every year. Because of the danger of severe cases of HFMD to patients, it has aroused people’s attention, 6, can HFMD be cured? If you have HFMD, the majority of cases can heal on their own in 7-10 days, leaving no after-effects and no scars on the skin rash. According to the past incidence and cure, only individual patients with severe disease may develop meningitis, pneumonia, etc., and in serious cases, central neurological pulmonary edema, which has a high mortality rate, and most of them can be cured as long as they actively cooperate with doctors. 7.How to distinguish hand, foot and mouth disease from rashes caused by other diseases? It is not difficult to distinguish typical cases, but some atypical cases are difficult to distinguish, and can be diagnosed if there is a history of epidemiological contact and the pathogenic test is EV71. If your child shows symptoms such as fever and rash, go to a medical institution promptly and observe closely at the same time. Do not go to kindergartens or public places where people gather, and avoid playing with other children. In case of sudden high fever or confusion, lethargy, muscle or body twitching, difficulty in breathing, etc., send your child to the hospital immediately. 9.How to prevent HFMD in general families? The key to preventing HFMD is to pay attention to the hygiene of the family and the surrounding environment, and to pay attention to personal hygiene. Wash your hands with soap or hand sanitizer before and after meals and after going out; do not drink raw water and do not eat cold food; ventilate your living room frequently; and dry your clothes and blankets regularly. During the epidemic period, do not take your children to crowded public places with poor air circulation, and avoid contact with sick children. During the epidemic period, check your child’s skin (mainly the palms of the hands and feet) and mouth every morning for any abnormalities, and pay attention to changes in the child’s body temperature. 10.What should I pay special attention to if my child is infected at home? Generally, there is no need for hospitalization if the symptoms are mild, just isolate and treat at home, pay attention to rest and a light diet to reduce cross-infection, take some anti-viral drugs such as Ribavirin and Banlangen, etc. Pay attention to the ventilation of the room, dry the clothes and blankets, pay attention to the change of the child’s temperature and related discomfort, and follow up regularly in the hospital. 11.How to disinfect daily necessities? If there is no child with HFMD in the family, the general family prevention method can be used without using disinfectant. If a child has HFMD, the following methods can be used: soak pacifiers, bottles, tableware, towels and other items in hot water above 50 degrees for 30 minutes or boil them for 3 minutes; use disinfectants containing chlorine (84 disinfectant or bleach) to wash contaminated toys, tables, chairs and clothes every day according to the instructions; pour an appropriate amount of disinfectant into children’s sputum, saliva, stool and wiping paper. Stir and disinfect before throwing into the toilet. 12.What is the incubation period and isolation period of HFMD? Incubation period: mostly 2-10 days, average 3-5 days. Generally need to isolate 2 weeks.