Does hand, foot, and mouth disease still contagious after recovery?

Patient's question:

I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving and crying non-stop lately. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. I'm wondering if hand, foot, and mouth disease is still contagious after recovery.

Doctor's answer:

What can be transmitted through contact can generally be treated with antiviral drugs such as ribavirin and interferon. Pay attention to hygiene, maintain a light diet, avoid spicy foods, and it will gradually improve. There are many factors that can cause hand, foot, and mouth disease. If a child is diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to actively treat, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child needs a reasonable diet and should avoid stimulating and cold foods.

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