Patient's question:
What medication should my child take for hand, foot, and mouth disease? The day before yesterday, he had a fever of over 39 degrees Celsius and it has been continuous for two days. He said his throat hurts and vomits when he eats. After examination, it was said that he has contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease. What kind of medication should he take?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses. There are over 20 types of enteroviruses that can cause HFMD, with Coxackievirus A16 and Enterovirus 71 being the most common types. Most cases occur in children under the age of 5,、、、、、。HFMD is a self-limiting disease, and antiviral treatment can be administered during outbreaks through sprays.