Is a 37.5°C Fever Associated with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

Question

Is a 37.5°C Fever Associated with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

Answer

A 37.5°C body temperature accompanying hand, foot, and mouth disease may be a symptom of viral infection. Currently, there is no specific effective treatment, and the main approach is to provide general supportive therapy and symptomatic treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine may have certain efficacy in alleviating symptoms of viral diseases and shortening the course of the disease. The illness can usually heal on its own after about one week, and symptomatic treatment can include antiviral drugs such as acyclovir and ribavirin. Complementary use of traditional Chinese herbs like Da Qing Ye (Isatis indigotica), Xian Cao (Prunella vulgaris), or modified Diao Chi San can also aid in treatment.