How does hand, foot, and mouth disease manifest visually. What are the characteristic symptoms of this condition. Can hand, foot, and mouth disease affect areas beyond hands, feet, and mouth. How is hand, foot, and mouth disease diagnosed and treated.

Understanding Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: A Visual Exploration

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common viral illness that primarily affects infants and children. However, it can occasionally occur in adults as well. This condition is characterized by distinctive lesions on various parts of the body, particularly the hands, feet, and mouth, as the name suggests. Let’s delve deeper into the visual manifestations of this disease to better understand its presentation and progression.

Characteristic Lesions of HFMD

The hallmark of hand, foot, and mouth disease is the appearance of small, oval-shaped vesicles or blisters. These lesions are often described as resembling the shape of an American football. They typically appear on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and inside the mouth. The vesicles can vary in size but are generally small and filled with clear fluid.

• Oral lesions: Small, aphthae-like vesicles on the tongue, gums, and inner cheeks
• Hand lesions: Oval vesicles on the palms and sometimes on the backs of hands
• Foot lesions: Blisters on the soles and occasionally on the tops of feet

The Progression of HFMD Symptoms: From Early Signs to Full Manifestation

Hand, foot, and mouth disease often begins with subtle signs before the characteristic lesions appear. Understanding this progression can help in early identification and management of the condition.

Early Stages of HFMD

In the initial phase of HFMD, patients may experience pre-vesicular symptoms. These can include:

• Fever
• Sore throat
• Loss of appetite
• General malaise

As the disease progresses, pre-vesicular lesions may appear. These are often seen as small, red spots or areas of erythema before the formation of actual blisters.

Full Manifestation of HFMD

Within a day or two of the initial symptoms, the characteristic vesicles begin to form. These blisters are typically:

• Painless, but may cause discomfort
• Filled with clear fluid
• Oval or elongated in shape
• 2-3 mm in diameter on average

Beyond Hands, Feet, and Mouth: Atypical Presentations of HFMD

While the name of the disease suggests that lesions are limited to the hands, feet, and mouth, HFMD can sometimes affect other areas of the body. This is particularly important for healthcare providers to recognize, as atypical presentations may lead to misdiagnosis.

Facial Involvement in HFMD

In some cases, HFMD can cause vesicles to appear on the face. These lesions may be found on the:

• Cheeks
• Nose
• Around the mouth (perioral region)

Facial involvement is less common than the typical hand, foot, and mouth lesions, but it’s not rare. When present, facial lesions can cause additional discomfort and may be more noticeable, potentially leading to social concerns, especially in older children and adults.

Other Atypical Locations

In rare cases, HFMD lesions may appear on other parts of the body, including:

• Buttocks
• Genital area
• Legs and arms

These atypical presentations are more likely to occur in immunocompromised individuals or during particularly severe outbreaks of the disease.

Differential Diagnosis: Distinguishing HFMD from Similar Conditions

The visual presentation of hand, foot, and mouth disease can sometimes be confused with other conditions that cause similar lesions. Healthcare providers must be aware of these potential mimics to ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Conditions That May Resemble HFMD

• Herpangina: Another viral illness that causes painful mouth sores, but typically doesn’t affect the hands and feet
• Chickenpox: Can cause widespread vesicles, but these are usually more uniform in appearance and distribution
• Herpes simplex virus infections: May cause oral or genital lesions that can resemble HFMD
• Aphthous stomatitis: Causes painful mouth ulcers but doesn’t affect the hands and feet

To differentiate HFMD from these conditions, healthcare providers consider the distribution of lesions, their appearance, and associated symptoms. In some cases, laboratory tests may be necessary for a definitive diagnosis.

The Impact of HFMD on Different Age Groups

While hand, foot, and mouth disease is most commonly associated with young children, it can affect individuals of all ages. The presentation and impact of the disease can vary depending on the age of the affected person.

HFMD in Infants and Young Children

In this age group, HFMD is most prevalent and often presents with classic symptoms:

• Fever is usually the first sign
• Oral lesions can make eating and drinking painful, potentially leading to dehydration
• Hand and foot lesions may cause discomfort but are generally not severely painful
• Recovery typically occurs within 7-10 days without complications

HFMD in Older Children and Adults

When HFMD affects older individuals, some differences may be observed:

• Symptoms can be more severe
• Lesions may be larger and more numerous
• Recovery time might be slightly longer
• Adults may experience more noticeable fatigue and malaise

It’s worth noting that adults can also be asymptomatic carriers of the virus, potentially spreading it to more vulnerable populations.

Complications and Rare Manifestations of HFMD

While hand, foot, and mouth disease is typically a mild and self-limiting condition, in rare cases, it can lead to complications or unusual manifestations. Healthcare providers and patients should be aware of these possibilities to ensure prompt recognition and appropriate management.

Potential Complications of HFMD

• Dehydration: Due to painful mouth sores making it difficult to eat or drink
• Onychomadesis: Temporary shedding of nails, occurring weeks after the initial infection
• Viral meningitis: Rare but possible, especially with certain strains of the causative virus
• Encephalitis: Very rare but serious inflammation of the brain

Unusual Manifestations

In some cases, HFMD can present with atypical features:

• Widespread vesicular eruptions beyond the typical areas
• Bullous lesions: Larger, fluid-filled blisters
• Petechial and purpuric lesions: Small, non-blanching spots caused by bleeding under the skin
• Orchitis in adult males: Inflammation of the testicles

These unusual manifestations are more likely to occur in immunocompromised individuals or during outbreaks caused by certain enterovirus strains.

Diagnosis and Management of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Accurate diagnosis and appropriate management of HFMD are crucial for patient comfort and prevention of spread. While the disease is often diagnosed clinically based on its characteristic appearance, additional steps may be taken in some cases.

Diagnostic Approaches for HFMD

• Clinical examination: Visual inspection of lesions and assessment of symptoms
• Patient history: Recent exposures, progression of symptoms
• Laboratory tests: In atypical or severe cases, PCR testing of vesicle fluid or stool samples may be performed
• Differential diagnosis: Ruling out other conditions with similar presentations

Management Strategies

HFMD is typically self-limiting and treatment is mainly supportive:

• Pain relief: Over-the-counter pain medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen
• Hydration: Encouraging fluid intake, possibly using oral rehydration solutions
• Oral care: Mouth rinses or sprays to soothe oral lesions
• Topical treatments: Calamine lotion or other soothing applications for skin lesions
• Rest and isolation: To promote recovery and prevent spread

In severe cases or for patients with complications, more intensive management may be required, potentially including hospitalization for intravenous hydration or treatment of rare neurological complications.

Prevention and Control of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Outbreaks

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is highly contagious, and outbreaks can occur rapidly, especially in childcare settings, schools, and other places where children gather. Implementing effective prevention and control measures is crucial to limit the spread of the disease.

Key Prevention Strategies

• Hand hygiene: Regular and thorough handwashing, especially after diaper changes and before handling food
• Environmental cleaning: Disinfection of frequently touched surfaces and shared toys
• Isolation of infected individuals: Keeping those with active infections away from others, especially in childcare and school settings
• Education: Teaching children and caregivers about proper hygiene and the importance of not sharing personal items
• Proper disposal of tissues and diapers: Ensuring contaminated materials are disposed of safely

Managing Outbreaks

When an outbreak occurs, additional measures may be necessary:

• Enhanced cleaning protocols in affected facilities
• Temporary closure of childcare centers or schools if multiple cases are identified
• Contact tracing to identify and monitor potentially exposed individuals
• Public health notifications to alert the community and healthcare providers

By implementing these prevention and control measures, the spread of hand, foot, and mouth disease can be significantly reduced, protecting vulnerable populations and minimizing the impact of outbreaks.

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Dupuytren’s Contracture: Pictures, Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

Medically Reviewed by Carmelita Swiner, MD on February 13, 2023

Dupuytren’s (du-pwe-TRANZ) contracture is a condition that gradually causes connective tissue (fascia) under the skin of your palm to thicken and become scar-like. Although Dupuytren’s isn’t  always painful, it does restrict movement. The thickened tissue forces several fingers — usually your ring and pinky fingers — to curl in toward your palm. The bending caused by the thick tissue is called contracture.

As Dupuytren’s permanently bends fingers into a fixed position, it can become difficult to grasp large objects and make simple movements like washing your face or putting on gloves. The condition usually doesn’t affect your ability to write and grasp small objects, though, because the thumb and index finger aren’t usually affected.

Although reports of Dupuytren’s contracture first appeared in medical literature in the 1600s, doctors still don’t know what causes the scar tissue to form. The condition tends to run in families, so genes may be involved. Dupuytren’s is more common in middle age, especially in men of Northern European descent. Alcohol and tobacco use, diabetes, and epilepsy also increase the risk. 

First, the skin on the palm of the hand starts to thicken. The skin might appear puckered as knots (nodules) of hard tissue begin to form on your palm. These nodules might feel tender to the touch, but they’re usually not painful. The thickening of the skin usually happens very slowly. You don’t need treatment unless your symptoms bother you.

The nodules of tissue on the palm gradually stretch into thin bands of collagen. These collagen bands progressively extend up, usually into the ring and pinky fingers. As the bands tighten, they pull the fingers in toward the palm and make it difficult to straighten out your fingers. Although fingers on both hands can be affected, one hand is usually worse than the other.

Your doctor usually can determine if you have Dupuytren’s by feeling for thickened scar tissue and seeing whether your fingers pull inward. You may also have a “table top” test, in which you put your hand, palm down, on a table to see if it lies flat. If it doesn’t, you may have a contracture that may require surgery. Your doctor also can test your grip and the range of motion in your fingers.

Corticosteroid injections can help pain and inflammation and may slow the disease. Doctors can also inject enzymes into the palm to weaken the collagen bands. Then your hand is moved by your doctor until the bands are broken and your fingers can be straightened. Other treatments may include needle aponeurotomy, where the contracted bands are divided with small hypodermic needles. Radiation therapy is also being studied as a treatment and has been successful in several small studies.

If contracture symptoms are bad enough to interfere with daily life, surgery may help. During the procedure, your surgeon removes the thickened tissue in your palm, which allows the fingers to move again. Surgery usually can give you normal movement back, but risks may include infection and nerve damage.

Once your wound has healed, you will likely need to have physical therapy for a few months. A physical therapist will teach you exercises to help you regain strength and movement in your fingers. Even with a successful surgery, Dupuytren’s contracture can return. If it does, you may need to have another procedure.

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90 002 Now also in Germany – after several other European countries – a a strange monkeypox virus that is extremely rare outside of Africa. How dangerous is he?

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First case of monkeypox found in Germany. The Bundeswehr Institute for Microbiology in Munich unambiguously identified the virus in one patient with characteristic skin changes, the Bundeswehr Medical Service announced on Friday, May 20. Prior to this, several outbreaks of this infectious disease had occurred in Europe – including in the UK, Portugal, Spain, Italy, France and Belgium.

Cases of monkeypox in humans have hitherto been known mainly in parts of Africa. The current variant of the virus identified in Europe, as well as in the United States and Canada, is considered to be West African, causing a milder course of the disease than the Central African variant. Doctors are puzzled by how the infection is transmitted. The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) has already called for increased vigilance.

What are the symptoms of the illness?

Monkeypox in humans causes a skin rash with purulent pimples and blisters that burst after a while and in their place form scabs, occasionally turning into scars that persist throughout life.

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The rash looks different depending on the phase of the disease and may resemble that of chickenpox or syphilis. After about three to four weeks, the disease goes away. Only in very rare cases – usually in young children – is it fatal.

Monkeypox has an incubation period of 7 to 21 days, but symptoms usually appear within 10 to 14 days. Then, in addition to a skin rash, headache, muscle and back pain, fever, chills, exhaustion of the body and swollen lymph nodes may appear.

How to protect yourself from monkeypox?

There is no specific treatment or vaccination against this disease. But doctors believe that the normal smallpox vaccine also protects against monkeypox relatively well. Although the virus of the latter is not directly related to the normal smallpox virus, both types belong to the same genus of viruses. Thus, they are similar enough for the immune system to respond to an infection.

Human smallpox was eradicated worldwide by 1980 through a massive vaccination campaign. However, according to the RKI, a significant portion of the world’s population is no longer vaccinated against smallpox.

Finding transmission difficult

Human-to-human transmission of monkeypox virus requires very close contact. In most cases, the chain of infection is limited to just a few people. Intensive research is currently underway to determine whether transmission of infection occurs through contact of an injured area of ​​the skin with secretions smallpox.

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When monkeypox was first detected in Europe about two weeks ago, British health authorities were able to easily trace the origin of the infection, as the patient apparently brought the rare virus with him from a trip to Nigeria.

Tracing the causes of the four recent cases is much more difficult because the infected men have not previously traveled to Africa or been in contact with other cases. Public health officials are now intensively looking for as yet unclear links between cases of diseases, since the monkeypox virus does not easily transmit between people.

Close contact transmission

Most cases reported so far involve men who have had sex with other men. However, many British experts definitely point out that there is not yet sufficient evidence that monkeypox in humans is a sexually transmitted infection.

A doctor in CAR examines a woman who was found to have monkeypox virus, October 2018 Photo: CHARLES BOUESSEL/AFP

“It is probably too early to draw any conclusions about transmission routes or suggest that sexual activity was necessary for infection until we have clear epidemiological data and analysis,” said Michael Skinner, professor of virology at Imperial College London.

Professor Jimmy Whitworth, Professor of International Public Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), has a similar view: “The most likely pathway for spread in this cluster of cells is close contact: touching skin or bedding, or sharing utensils. Real transmission (infection. – Rev. . ) sexual contact through genital or oral secretions should not be taken for granted.”

If you have symptoms, get tested immediately!

The RKI report says that monkeypox should also be considered as a possible cause when the nature of skin changes is unclear, similar to smallpox if the victims have not traveled to certain areas.The RKI states that men who have sex with other men should “seek immediate medical attention” if they develop any unusual skin changes.

“We urge gay and bisexual men in particular to be vigilant for any unusual skin rash or injury and contact sexual health immediately,” adds UKHSA director Susan Hopkins.

Classical zoonotic infection

Monkeypox was first identified in humans in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1970. Separate cases of diseases were observed in the countries of Central and West Africa. In general, however, the World Health Organization (WHO) rates the endemic risk as extremely low. The pathogen that causes monkeypox probably circulates in rodents. Monkeys are considered so-called false owners. Those can be infected, but the virus is not able to develop further in their body.

“Infection can be transmitted through contact with secretions from infected animals,” the RKI report notes. It is transmitted mainly through bites (e.g. squirrels, rats, primates), contact with an animal (e.g. pet), contact with animal blood and secretions, ingestion of meat from an animal (e.g. infected monkey), and infection. drip way. Thus, it is a classic zoonosis caused by close contact with infected animals or eating their meat.

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Erysipelas (Erysipelas): Treatment, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

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Erysipelas or simply erysipelas is an infectious-allergic disease that affects the skin and subcutaneous tissue. The disease is quite common and prone to relapse. It ranks fourth among all infectious diseases, and is also becoming more common over time. So, over the past twenty years, the number of relapses of this disease has increased by 25%. Moreover, the severe form of the disease is increasingly common – now it is about 80% of cases, although 50-60 years ago, only 30 percent of patients were diagnosed with a severe form.

Risk groups

Most often, this disease affects women over the age of 50, but it can also occur in infants. In their case, infection occurs after streptococcus enters the wound of the umbilical region. There is no explanation for this fact, but people with blood type III suffer from erysipelas more often. There is also a connection with the place of residence. In South Asia, as well as in Africa, this disease is very rare.

At risk are people with a low level of immunity, weakened by diseases, stress, treatment and other factors.

Symptoms

You can notice the first symptoms of erysipelas on different parts of the body: legs, arms, face, torso, perineum. And much will depend on how the disease develops. For example, inflammation on the face can be localized around the orbit, near the auricle, on the scalp and neck. If the disease begins with the nose, a butterfly-type lesion may develop – with access to the cheeks. In parallel, edema occurs, which distorts the size of the tissues. The same applies to all other organs – the localization of the disease is different and depends on the situation.

Symptoms of erysipelas are divided into general and local. General points include:

• Chills, fever. Often patients shake violently.
• High temperature, up to 40 degrees. It can last up to ten days.
• Convulsions, clouding of consciousness, delirium.
• Very severe weakness, dizziness.
• Nausea, often vomiting.
• Pain in muscles and joints.

In other words, there are symptoms of general poisoning of the body.

Local symptoms of erysipelas look like this:

• Redness of the skin at the site of the lesion. Usually, changes are noticeable ten to twenty hours after the pathological processes have begun.
• Swelling, swelling, pain where the skin is raised. Also, the skin area feels warmer to the touch, even hot. The patient may feel a burning sensation and a feeling that something is bursting the skin from the inside.
• Rapid growth of inflammation as streptococci proliferate quite actively. The edges of the lesions are uneven, they constantly change as they grow.
• Enlargement of nearby lymph nodes as the pathogen spreads through the lymphatic system.
• Bubbles with clear liquid. At first they are small, but then they grow and unite with each other. This sign is not always present.
• Hemorrhages. If you do not help the patient at first, there will be complications, including damage to blood vessels, the blood of which enters the intercellular space.
• Blisters with blood, pus, surrounded by areas of hemorrhage. The classification of erysipelas suggests different degrees of development of the disease – and these manifestations are already characteristic of complicated forms.

The more neglected the situation, the higher the risk that even after successful treatment, a relapse will occur. Often the disease occurs in the same place as the first time.

Causes

Erysipelatous inflammation is caused by streptococci – or rather, one of the varieties of bacteria in this group. In an organism with a weakened immune system, streptococcus can also cause other diseases – for example, scarlet fever, myocarditis, tonsillitis.

About 15% of people on the planet are carriers of streptococcus. That is, their immunity is strong enough not to get sick, but at the same time they spread the infection. It is transmitted through personal contacts, household items, airborne droplets, etc.

Predisposing factors for infection:

• Miscellaneous skin lesions including insect bites, animal bites, bedsores and ulcers. Even venous catheters can be dangerous in this sense.
• Harmful working conditions – when the skin is constantly exposed to chemicals, it is often contaminated. People who constantly wear rubber clothing and shoes are also at risk.
• Viral skin lesions – chickenpox, shingles, herpes. They not only violate the integrity of the integument, but also greatly reduce immunity.
• Chronic skin lesions such as eczema, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, etc.
• Purulent lesions of the skin: furuncle, carbuncle and similar formations.
• Circulatory system disorders – varicose veins, thrombophlebitis. If the skin receives oxygen starvation, then it is damaged and becomes more susceptible to infection.
• Different scars, the cells of which the body itself can attack, because of which erysipelas develops.
• Fungal diseases of the scalp, feet.
• Serious complications in rhinitis, otitis, conjunctivitis.
• Injuries to the skin caused by wearing tight clothing that rubs and impairs blood circulation in the tissues.
• Any cause that depresses the immune system: taking certain medications, serious illness, wasting due to malnutrition, hypothermia, bad habits, chronic or severe stress, and more.

To summarize, the disease develops against the background of weakened immunity and streptococcus infection, which can occur in different ways.

Diagnostics

If the first signs of an erysipelas disease appear, you should contact a dermatologist or therapist. Depending on the degree of the problem, the help of such specialists as an immunologist, a surgeon, an infectious disease specialist may be required.

Diagnosis of the disease includes a survey of the patient, as well as his thorough examination. Then tests are prescribed for the level of T-lymphocytes, ESR, the number of neutrophils (this is all found out through a blood test).

An optional bacteriological study is prescribed to determine the pathogen – doctors do not have a consensus on the appropriateness of such an examination.

Treatment

In case of development of erysipelas on the leg, arm or other part of the body, the approach will always be complex – one local treatment is simply not enough. Moreover, the emphasis is largely on increasing immunity, otherwise the risks that the disease will recur are very high. To work with the immune system, special preparations are used, but it is important for the patient to change their lifestyle: have a good rest, carefully monitor their health, eat right, and eliminate negative factors.

In the treatment of erysipelas, antibiotics are used, as well as antibacterial drugs of other groups. Drug therapy is selected individually – it is impossible to prescribe medications on your own in any case.

Together with taking medications, it is necessary to treat the affected skin: with special solutions, powders, aerosols. And the ointments that people love to prescribe themselves so much – synthomycin, ichthyol, Vishnevsky – in this case are strictly prohibited, since they can provoke complications and cause the development of an abscess. In any form, the use of traditional medicine is also not allowed – in the treatment of erysipelas, this is extremely dangerous!

With patients, a preventive conversation is necessarily held regarding the nuances of hygiene during treatment. So, daily you need to change bed linen, take care of air access to the affected area, regularly take a shower in warm, very comfortable water. The skin can not be wiped – only soaked with paper towels.

With erysipelas, physiotherapeutic methods are also used: UVI, magnetotherapy, UHF, electrophoresis, certain types of laser therapy, applications with warm paraffin. At each stage of treatment, their own procedures are prescribed, and they are selected individually – for each patient and his condition. No self-activity is also inappropriate here, otherwise you can harm your health.

For very serious complications, surgical treatment is required.

If you encounter such a problem, we recommend that you immediately contact the clinic of Medicina JSC. We are located in Moscow and have a large staff of professional dermatologists, therapists and other specialists who can help you. And modern conditions for diagnosis and treatment will help to achieve results much faster.

If doctors take up treatment in time, and the patient follows all the recommendations, the disease can be cured within 10-14 days.

Prevention

Since the disease can affect everyone, the prevention of erysipelas is important for those who have already been ill once, and for those who have only heard of such a disease.

Prevention is to follow the following tips:

• Timely treat any inflammation on the skin, mucous membranes.
• Maintain personal hygiene. In the event that work or lifestyle is associated with additional pollution, hygiene should be even more thorough, but not excessive, so that the skin does not suffer – otherwise the effect will be the opposite.
• Use special products for washing (gels and oils) that do not dry the skin. Ordinary soap is not suitable for regular use.
• Take good care of your skin when it’s hot or if you have folds that constantly sweat. In this case, it is necessary to use special powders.
• Closely monitor your health if there are problems with blood vessels, lymph stagnation. Such people are shown massages and various procedures that disperse fluids in the body.
• Treat skin immediately if you get frostbite, wind or sunburn.
• Wear comfortable, breathable, natural-looking clothing that is loose fitting.
• Carefully monitor the immune system and eliminate all factors that can weaken it.

Remember that this disease cannot be insured, but everything can be done to reduce the risks of its occurrence.