Hand, foot, and mouth disease, can you get immunoglobulin?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a disease caused by a viral infection. The main treatment is symptomatic and supportive care. In more severe cases, immunoglobulin may be required. Immunoglobulins are antibodies that have a therapeutic effect. However, they are generally not needed for mild cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease.