Meningococcal disease, Hib bacteria, Japanese encephalitis... can attack the central nervous system, cause consciousness disorders, and may leave many sequelae after recovery.

Nationwide, the number of dengue fever and hand, foot, and mouth disease cases has sharply increased since the beginning of the year, approximately doubling compared to the same period in 2025 amidst unusual weather patterns.

Children with hand, foot, and mouth disease often experience mild symptoms, but from day two to day five, warning signs such as high, persistent fever, vomiting, and startling awake can appear, signaling a rapid worsening of the condition.

A 10-year-old girl, experiencing an unsteady gait, was diagnosed with grade 3 hand, foot, and mouth disease, including brainstem damage. This case is rare, as the illness typically affects children under 5.