সংজ্ঞা
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common illness in infants and children. It is characterized by fever, sores in the mouth, and a rash on the hands and feet. It occurs in warmer months. It is transmitted primarily between humans by direct contact with secretions from the nose and throat, saliva, fluid from blisters, or the feces of those who have HFMD.
কারণসমূহ
HFMD is caused by a virus from a group of viruses called enteroviruses.
ঝুঁকির কারণ
The following factors increase the risk of HFMD:
- Contact with someone who is infected
- Age: children under 10 years old
লক্ষণ
- অল্প জ্বর
- দরিদ্র ক্ষুধা
- অস্বস্তি
- গলা ব্যথা
- Painful sores in the mouth
- Skin rash that does not itch, usually on the palms of hands and soles of feet
রোগ নির্ণয়
আপনার ডাক্তার আপনার লক্ষণ এবং চিকিৎসা ইতিহাস সম্পর্কে জিজ্ঞাসা করবে। একটি শারীরিক পরীক্ষা সম্পন্ন করা হবে।
Your doctor may need samples of bodily tissues and waste products. This can be done with:
- Throat swab
- Stool specimen
চিকিৎসা
There is no specific treatment for HFMD. Treatment is focused on relieving fever, aches, and pain associated with the illness. Medicines may be given to help relieve the pain related to the sores in the mouth.
প্রতিরোধ
To help reduce the risk of HFMD:
- Wash your hands frequently, especially after diaper changes.
- Clean contaminated surfaces with soap and water followed by a diluted solution of chlorine-containing bleach. (Mix about 1/4 cup of bleach with one gallon water.)
- Avoid close contact with children with HFMD.