Hand, foot, and mouth disease treatment

Patient's question:

2 days ago

Doctor's answer:

In your case, it may be caused by a viral infection, and there is no specific treatment available. The main approach is still systemic supportive therapy and symptomatic treatment. Antibiotics or sulfonamides are ineffective. Some antiviral drugs, such as idoxuridine, acyclovir, and ganciclovir, may have a certain effect on herpesvirus infections. Interferon is a broad-spectrum antiviral drug that inhibits both DNA and RNA viruses. Triazofuridine may have an inhibitory effect on certain viruses, such as the virus causing hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome. Amantadine can prevent influenza. Traditional Chinese medicine may have some efficacy in reducing symptoms of certain viral diseases and shortening the course of the illness.