There are a number of signs of the Singapore flu that people need to watch out for. The reason is, it is very contagious and often attacks children aged 5 to 10 years. However, adults can also experience it.
For information, the Singapore flu or so-called hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a disease caused by a virus.
Quoted from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are three names for the virus that causes the Singapore flu, namely Coxsackievirus A16 (the most common virus that causes Singapore flu in the United States), Coxsackievirus A6 (a virus that can cause more severe Singapore flu symptoms). , and Enterovirus 71 (EV-A71) which has been associated with outbreaks in East and Southeast Asia.
In addition, this disease is also different from foot and mouth disease (FMD) or called FMD (mouth and nail disease) which attacks livestock such as cattle.
Singapore Flu Symptoms
The initial period of infection until signs of the Singapore flu appear is generally three to six days. One of the signs of the Singapore flu that often appears is a fever, accompanied by a sore throat to poor appetite.
A day or two after the fever starts, a painful rash will appear on the front of the mouth or throat. A rash on the hands, feet, and possibly the buttocks can appear within a day or two.
As for other signs of the Singapore flu, such as:
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Feeling unwell
- Painful, red, blister-like lesions on the tongue, gums, and inside of the cheeks
- A red rash, without itching but occasionally blistering, on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and sometimes the buttocks
- Irritability in infants and toddlers
- Loss of appetite
If someone experiences some of the signs of the Singapore flu above, immediately contact a doctor or go to the nearest health care facility for treatment and treatment.
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