Patient's question:
Does hand, foot, and mouth disease be contagious during the incubation period?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is contagious. It is one of the more special infectious diseases, with a incubation period of 3 to 4 days. Children, especially during the onset of the disease, are particularly contagious. Adults can also be infected with hand, foot, and mouth disease, and once infected, there are no obvious symptoms. Therefore, it is essential to pay attention and seek timely symptomatic treatment for hand, foot, and mouth disease.If the patient's condition is not severe, simply increasing fluid intake, adjusting the diet, and eating easily digestible foods may be sufficient. However, if the patient experiences recurring fever or other symptoms, early treatment should be sought.