Hand Foot & Mouth Disease ..

Do you know what is HFM disease ? Do you know how does it infected ? And how worse is that "disease" ... I totally have NO idea about it .. heard about it before but Phoebe has never caught the bug before (so does my nephew & nieces) ..And today, I have to stay at home because Isaac was having a hi-fever since last nite, and when I brought him to the Paed and the paed suspected he's caught the bug! OMG!!!

Anyway done some research ....

What is hand-foot-and-mouth syndrome?

Hand-foot-and-mouth syndrome (HFM) is a viral infection characterized by fever and a typical rash most frequently seen on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and inside the mouth. It should not be confused with foot (hoof) and mouth disease that affects cattle, sheep, and swine.

What are the symptoms of hand-foot-and-mouth syndrome?

HFM is most commonly an illness of the spring and fall seasons. Initial symptoms of mild fever (101-102 degrees) and malaise are followed within one or two days by a characteristic rash. Small (2-3 mm) red spots that quickly develop into small vesicles (blisters) appear on the palms, soles, and oral cavity. The gums, tongue, and inner cheek are most commonly involved. The foot lesions may also involve the lower calf region and rarely may appear on the buttocks. Oral lesions are commonly associated with a sore throat and diminished appetite.

What causes hand-foot-and-mouth syndrome?

HFM is caused by several members of the enterovirus family. The most common cause is Coxsackie virus A-16; less frequently Enterovirus 71 is the infectious agent. The clinical manifestations of routine HFM are the same regardless of the responsible virus. However, patients infected with Enterovirus 71 are more likely to experience rare complications (for example, viral meningitis or cardiac muscle involvement).

What is the incubation period for hand-foot-and-mouth syndrome?

HFM is moderately contagious and spreads from person to person. It cannot be spread by animals. Usually the virus is passed via oral secretions (nasal discharge, saliva, etc.) or via stool. There is a short four- to six-day incubation period between exposure and development of initial symptoms (fever and malaise). A person is most contagious during the first week of illness.

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OMGG !! It's contagious .. and the Paed told me to monitor his condition for 2 days! If the fever hasn't come down so he definitely got the HFM disease..so he have to be quarantine and they (the doctor) have to report this to the Health Inspector. And the Health Inspector will do a round/check at Isaac's school .. and if they found out they have a chain (means like 2-3 kids having the same problem like Isaac) they will order the school to shut down for a week! I was terrified when I heard this..of course! I really didn't know it was THAT serious ... BUT if after 2 days he has no more fever .. so Isaac just got tonsillitis bug .... phewww! **finger cross**

So after I gave him his med this afternoon ..he has no more fever ! Fuuuuhhhh thank god for that! I don't want to be blame if they really have to shut down his school for a week! Anyway, where the hell do i find a nanny to look after my poor boy?? Oh well.. I guess I just need to make a SOS call to my mom ..tiihiiihiiii...

Time for med again my boy ......

Okie really have to go ...need to keep an eye on my poor baby..