Patient's question:
Today, a child of my neighbor got sick and was hospitalized. My son still played with him. Will it be contagious?Medical history and treatment effectiveness: His condition is quite good today, with no adverse reactions. Will it be contagious? How can it be prevented?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common infectious disease. It can be transmitted through the digestive tract or respiratory droplets, and can also be spread through touching children's skin, hands, towels, toys, etc., that have been contaminated with feces, blister fluid, or respiratory secretions. Your son plays with the child, and if there is close contact, there is a risk of infection. Suggestions: You can closely monitor your child's physical condition. If fever occurs and rashes appear on any part of the hands, feet, mouth, or buttocks, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible. You don't need to worry too much, because hand, foot, and mouth disease is a relatively common infectious disease in infants and young children. In most cases, the symptoms are mild, and most patients can recover on their own.