Patient's question:
At home, there is a child with some small red spots on their hands, feet, and buttocks. The doctor said it's hand, foot, and mouth disease. What should be noted? How long is the incubation period? Are adults easily infected?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common infectious disease in pediatrics, primarily caused by viral infection, characterized by fever, refusal to eat, oral ulcers, and hand, foot, and mouth disease. It is most common in children under the age of 5, with an incubation period of 3 to 5 days. Adults are usually not contagious.Guidelines:
1. Reasonable dietary isolation
2. Regular medical check-ups under medication guidance
3. Hospitalization for treatment when necessary
4. Pay attention to health
5. General treatment usually improves within about 5 days
Wishing your child a healthy growth.