What is the difference between baby herpetic pharyngitis and hand, foot and mouth disease?

Although baby herpetic pharyngitis and hand, foot and mouth disease have similar symptoms, they are two different diseases. Herpetic pharyngitis is mainly caused by coxsackievirus and is prone to spread in summer and autumn. The main symptoms include sore throat, fever and small blisters at the back of the mouth. Hand, foot and mouth disease is also usually caused by coxsackievirus or enterovirus. The most obvious feature is the appearance of small blisters or rashes in the hands, feet and mouth, which may be accompanied by fever and loss of appetite.

To distinguish between the two diseases, you can pay attention to the symptoms of your baby. Herpetic pharyngitis is usually characterized by high fever and sore throat, and rarely a systemic rash; while hand, foot and mouth disease, in addition to high fever, is typically marked by blisters on the limbs and inside the mouth. Herpes in the throat is a prominent symptom of pharyngitis, while the rash of hand, foot and mouth disease is more common on the hands and feet. The virus transmission routes of the two diseases are also similar, mainly through contact, so special attention should be paid to hygiene during care.

To distinguish between the two diseases, you can pay attention to the symptoms of your baby. Herpetic pharyngitis is usually characterized by high fever and sore throat, and rarely a systemic rash; while hand, foot and mouth disease, in addition to high fever, is typically marked by blisters on the limbs and inside the mouth. Herpes in the throat is a prominent symptom of pharyngitis, while the rash of hand, foot and mouth disease is more common on the hands and feet. The virus transmission routes of the two diseases are also similar, mainly through contact, so special attention should be paid to hygiene during care.

When your baby shows the above symptoms, try to let him rest, drink plenty of water, keep his mouth clean, and pay attention to body temperature monitoring. If the high fever persists or other serious symptoms appear, you should seek medical attention for professional medical diagnosis and treatment in time. In order to prevent these two easily confused diseases, regular cleaning of toys, frequent hand washing, and avoiding contact between babies and patients or unclean objects are effective daily preventive measures.