Does hand, foot, and mouth disease spread from adults?

Patient's question:

If my child gets hand, foot, and mouth disease, I need to take care of him at night and still have to go to work during the day. During work hours, I will also come into contact with many children. Will this spread the disease to other children?

Doctor's answer:

The hand, foot, and mouth disease you mentioned is a relatively common illness in children. It is recommended to use antiviral medication to treat it, and it's important to ensure the child gets adequate rest. You will not transmit the disease to other children if you come into contact with them. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can cause significant harm to children, so it is advisable for family members to take the child to a specialist for follow-up treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, you can provide the child with enough care and attention, pay close attention to their diet, and hope that they can recover as soon as possible!

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