Patient's question:
Does hand, foot, and mouth disease affect adults?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is common in children under the age of 3, and it is rarely seen being transmitted to adults. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by a series of enteroviruses. It is necessary to regularly rinse the child's mouth with warm water. Avoid eating cold or spicy foods that may irritate, do not give salty foods, to prevent pain and refusal to eat. The diet should be easy to digest, and include light, soft, and warm meals. Drink plenty of warm water.After adults come into contact with children suffering from hand, foot, and mouth disease, they must take proper disinfection measures to prevent infecting their own children.