Patient's question:
A child has had hand, foot, and mouth disease once and has been cured at the hospital. They want to know how this disease is transmitted and how to prevent reinfection. How is this disease transmitted, and how can reinfection be prevented?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by an infection with the Coxsackie virus. It has many transmission routes, mainly through airborne droplets and contact transmission, such as contamination through food and water. Through active prevention, it can be effectively prevented. First, it is essential to ensure indoor ventilation, reduce visits to public places, and maintain food hygiene. Handwashing before meals is particularly important. This is crucial for avoiding contact with infected patients and ensuring the baby's oral hygiene. It is also necessary to try to enhance the baby's immunity and strengthen physical exercise. Through these measures, infants can prevent infections of the hands, feet, and mouth.