Patient's question:
In the morning, I'm about to take the baby to kindergarten. She showed me a blister on her finger and asked if it could be hand, foot, and mouth disease. I'm very worried.Doctor's answer:
Hello, hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious infectious disease in infants and young children caused by enterovirus infection. In treatment, antiviral drugs such as acyclovir, valacyclovir, famciclovir, and traditional Chinese medicine can be used. Additionally, topical antibacterial ointments can be applied to prevent blisters from rupturing and becoming infected. Furthermore, medications like transfer factor can be appropriately used to enhance the baby's immunity. Pay attention to hygiene, perform proper disinfection and care, and prevent secondary or cross infections.