Hand, foot, and mouth disease will be contagious after one week?

Patient's question:

Hand and foot

Doctor's answer:

As long as the recovery is complete, it will no longer be contagious to other babies, because the high-risk period has passed. Pay attention to the baby's hygiene.
Guidance: It is recommended to relax your mind. If the child has been treated, they can go home. After arriving home, it is still important to maintain personal hygiene and properly handle excrement such as feces. For other aspects, treat them normally. Generally, antiviral treatment is required, which can include oral ribavirin granules, Qingkailing granules, and vitamin C, etc. If itching is severe, loratadine syrup and calamine lotion can be applied externally. Pay attention to drinking more water, avoiding spicy and irritating foods, and promptly reduce fever if any. Generally, after two weeks of crusting, there is little or no contagiousness, and the child can live with other children.