Viral pemphigus in children

Viral pemphigus is a fairly common disease in children. Enterovirus (intestinal virus), which causes the disease, contributes to the emergence of quite painful tumors in the form of blisters on the mucous membrane of the mouth or extremities, and in rare cases can spread to the outer sides of the legs, buttocks and genitals. It should be noted that viral pemphigus is a rather unpleasant, albeit non-dangerous disease, the signs of which can disappear on their own in about a week. As a rule, pemphigus is diagnosed in children under 10 years of age, and an adult infected with a virus carries the disease much easier.

Causes and symptoms of viral pemphigus

Viral pemphigus is a contagious disease, so it is easily transmitted from person to person. A healthy child can become infected if the patient next to it sneezes or coughs, and also because of contact with contaminated objects, saliva or fluid from the wound.

The incubation period of viral pemphigus is from 3 to 6 days, that is, a child who has been exposed to the virus, the first signs of the disease do not appear immediately. Initially, a child may complain of a breakdown, fatigue and drowsiness. Then he may have inflammatory processes in the throat, and a rather high fever can also rise. After a few days in the mouth, on the feet, hands, and sometimes on the hips, the baby begins to develop blisters that can burst and become crusted.

The attending physician easily diagnoses viral pemphigus as a result of a superficial examination of the skin of a sick child.

Viral pemphigus in children - how to treat?

Viral pemphigus in children does not require special treatment. In addition, it can not be treated with antibiotics, because it has a viral nature. As a rule, in most cases, this disease in children passes on their own within 7-10 days. If your child has confirmed a diagnosis of viral pemphigus, you can try to ease the symptoms:

In the event that in a week the symptoms of viral pemphigus of the mouth and extremities in children continue to manifest, it is worthwhile again to see a doctor to clarify the diagnosis and correction of treatment.

Prevention of viral pemphigus in children

Are able to significantly reduce the probability of infection of the child elementary rules of personal hygiene and hygiene facilities. Do not allow the child to share toys and enter into any contact with a sick person. A person caring for a sick child should thoroughly wash their hands after each contact with the infected. Since the virus can persist in the stool for a few more months after the disappearance of the symptoms of the disease, it is worthwhile to be careful with possible contact with the child's chair, for example, during a diaper change. Also, after each diaper or diaper change, it is necessary to wash the baby's ass. In addition, one should not forget about medical gloves during antiseptic procedures.