Patient's question:
The child is three and a half years old. Today, they visited the doctor and were confirmed to have hand, foot, and mouth disease, specifically caused by Coxsackievirus CA16 Ig and Enterovirus 71 IgM antibodies. The child is doing well mentally, still hungry, but unable to eat due to soreness in their mouth. They had a fever last night, which has now subsided. The child has consumed a lot of pork soup, along with some soy milk and a little milk.Is it necessary to hospitalize them? Is this type of hand, foot, and mouth disease severe? They can't eat congee, what other foods can I give them? Are there any foods they should avoid?
Doctor's answer:
According to your description, hand, foot, and mouth disease is primarily caused by a viral infection. If the condition is stable, you can also monitor it carefully at home. It is recommended that you pay close attention to medication treatment, monitor data such as your child's temperature, maintain a balanced diet with a mix of meat and vegetables, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and drink plenty of plain water. This is the complete introduction to "What is the problem with Coxsackie virus CA16 Ig and enterovirus 71 IgM antibodies?" Finally, we wish the patient a speedy recovery and a healthy life.