HAND-FUSS-MUND-KRANKHEIT - eine typische Krankheit im Kindesalter

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a mostly harmless but highly contagious viral infection. It occurs predominantly in spring, late summer, and autumn, and primarily affects children between the ages of two and six. HFMD usually runs its course without complications. However, due to its high contagiousness, it often leads to small outbreaks in daycare centers and kindergartens. Typical symptoms include painful blisters on the hands, feet, and around the mouth. Since often only some children develop symptoms, it is assumed that most children experience no symptoms. However, severe cases can occur. HFMD is caused by various types of Coxsackie and enteroviruses. Infection occurs through droplet transmission (coughing, sneezing) or through contact with the fluid from the blisters, saliva, or stool, via doorknobs, towels, bathwater, etc. The risk of infection is highest when those affected are unaware of the illness, i.e., two to three days before the onset of symptoms, and lasts until the blisters have healed. Stool can remain infectious for up to two weeks longer. General hygiene measures to prevent transmission through contact with contaminated surfaces are very important, primarily frequent handwashing with soap, especially after using the toilet or changing diapers, but also minimizing physical contact with infected individuals or with objects touched by infected people. Doc Praun explains the course of hand, foot, and mouth disease, how it is treated, and how you can protect your children in the video! MORE ABOUT DOC PRAUN: WEBSITE: ➡️ https://www.previmed.de INSTAGRAM: ➡️   / kinder.jugendmedizin.gilching   FACEBOOK: ➡️   / kinderarzt.gilching   #pediatrician #questions #adolescentmedicine #docpraun #pediatricsandadolescentmedicine #baby #toddler #birth #parents #child #doctor #medicine #mom #dad #finallyparents #childhoodillnesses #welovekids #pediatricsandadolescentmedicinegilching #happykids Disclaimer: The content of these videos is created with the utmost care. However, "DOC PRAUN – Tips and Knowledge from the Pediatrician" assumes no liability for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided. Use of this content is at the viewer's own risk. DOC PRAUN – Tips and Knowledge from the Pediatrician The content and information provided are academic in nature and are for informational and educational purposes only. "DOC PRAUN – Tips and Knowledge from a Pediatrician" does not make diagnoses and expressly does not offer advice or recommendations regarding the treatment of specific illnesses. The content is not suitable for treating real cases and in no way replaces a visit to a doctor. "DOC PRAUN – Tips and Knowledge from a Pediatrician" assumes no liability for any information regarding procedures, applications, methods of administration, and dosages. Any application, therapy, method of administration, or dosage is undertaken at the viewer's own risk. Although all the professional information has been compiled by a licensed physician, it is not to be considered a substitute for personal and professional consultation or treatment by qualified and recognized specialists. The videos expressly do not replace a visit to a doctor.