What generally causes hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Patient's question:

Child with hand, foot, and mouth disease, just got sick this afternoon. What medicine can help it recover faster? Hasn't had this disease before. What caused it?

Doctor's answer:

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by the Coxsackie virus, which is directly transmitted through respiratory droplets or indirectly through the digestive tract by contaminated food, clothing, utensils, etc., due to industrial pollution. Hand, foot, and mouth disease requires symptomatic treatment, active antiviral therapy, and attention to isolation. It is recommended to seek medical attention at a regular hospital for follow-up! Hand, foot, and mouth disease can cause significant harm to children, so parents are advised to take their children to a specialized hospital for follow-up treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, it is beneficial to give children some juice, which helps digest vitamins and prevent stomach problems. We hope the child can recover quickly!

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