Patient's question:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease. My sister's baby is now 20 months old. Yesterday, a thorough check revealed that she has hand, foot, and mouth disease. My brother's baby is 29 months old, and my baby is only 5 and a half months old. Yesterday, a few children were playing with two pieces of something. I want to know if they will get infected with hand, foot, and mouth disease. Will hand, foot, and mouth disease be contagious?Doctor's answer:
It can be infectious. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious illness caused by enteroviruses, which can lead to blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth. In rare cases, it may cause complications such as myocarditis, pulmonary edema, or aseptic meningitis. Hand, foot, and mouth disease spreads through multiple routes, and infants and young children are generally susceptible. Ensuring good personal hygiene for children, families, and childcare institutions is key to preventing the spread of this disease. Wash children's faces frequently. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can cause significant harm to children, so it is recommended that parents take their children to a specialist for follow-up treatment and seek medical guidance for care. In daily life, it is advisable to give children some juice, which can help digest vitamins, prevent stomach upset, and hope that the child can recover quickly!