Brief Answer:
viral infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

I read carefully your query and can understand your concern for your little boy.

Your soon is having a viral infection of upper respiratory tract.Usually it is a self limiting condition that resolves on its own without causing serious complications.
It doesn't require specific treatment ,just supportive one.
He should rest and eat well.
Give him plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.Give him Ibuprofen or Tylenol to lower his body temperature.
Usually these symptoms last 2-3 days and then improve gradually.

If the symptoms get worse and the fever is over 102 and doesn't lower with medication or if the symptoms doesn't seem to improve in 2-3 days ,consult his pediatrician right away.

For the moment you don't need to worry.Try to keep him hydrated , manage his fever and see how he will be in 2-3 days.


Hope it is helpful.
Let me know if you have any other question or doubt to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.


Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena

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Brief Answer:
detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!


It is very common to experience minor rash especially in mouth in a common viral infection.
If his fever is not over 102 and is well controlled with Ibuprofen of Tylenol and the rash doesn't spread in his body,you don't need to worry.
If in the successive days a rash start to appear in his face and spread in his trunk and then arms,legs ,you may need to consult his pediatrician because it might be a specific viral infection in children like Measles.Even in this case ,there is no specific treatment apart supportive care.

So the viral infection will run its course and then the symptoms will improve gradually.Meanwhile you should keep down the fever and prevent dehydration by giving him plenty of fluids.

Please let me know if you need further help.

I wish a quick and complete recovery to your little boy.

Take care,
Dr.Rovena

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Brief Answer:
detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for the pictures.I could see them only now.They were very clear.

The sores in the roof of his mouth might be caused from hand,foot and mouth disease.This is a minor viral illness.
In most of the cases it is associated with blisters or rash in hands or feet but in some cases it is only presented with general symptoms and sores on mouth.
Usually the rash in hands and feet appears 1 day after the mouth sores so you should check it the next days.

I know that you are very concerned for your son but try not to worry.This is a minor viral illness that can be treated at home (manage the fever,keep him hydrated ).
Avoid giving him acidic foods like citrus fruits, fruit drinks.
-Give him cold drinks (water,milk )
-Let him suck on ice pops , ice chips or eat ice cream.This will help with the discomfort due to mouth sores.
Usually the symptoms may last up to 1 week.

Take care.
Dr.Rovena

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Brief Answer:
detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Usually after the infection ,the child will develop immunity to the specific virus that caused their infection and he won't be reinfected by this virus again.
The problem is that this disease is caused by several different viruses, including coxsackieviruses A5, A9, A10, A16, B1, B3, enterovirus 71, foot-and-mouth disease virus, and herpes simplex.
So ,most likely your son now is infected by a different virus and he has no acquired immunity to it but it doesn't mean that he will have a severe form of the infection.It is no way to predict the severity of the infection in this case.

Take care,

Dr.Rovena

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Brief Answer:
probably 1 week.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Usually a child with a viral infection can be contagious starting 1-2 days before the symptoms begins and up to 7 days after it.
When he is fever-free and his symptoms are regressing ,you may take him to school.

Take care,
Dr.Rovena

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Brief Answer:
detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.


In this case it is difficult to say if it was just a common viral infection or it was HFM disease.The absence of rash in hands ,foot and buttocks and the fact that also other common viral infections can cause such symptoms,can make the diagnosis difficult.
The sores in his mouth are suggestive for HFM but other viruses can't be excluded.

To know it for sure ,a throat swab examination may confirm the right cause.
Since nothing changes for the treatment,it is not necessary to know it for sure.
The fact that he doesn't have fever is a good thing .This means that his symptoms are improving.He still may be contagious so it would be preferable to keep him at home for some days more (4-5 days) to avoid spreading the virus to other kids.Before turning to school his sores on mouth should be pretty much healed.


Take care.

Dr.Rovena

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