My husband has hand, foot, and mouth disease, which is contagious.

Patient's question:

My husband has hand, foot, and mouth disease. There are two children at home. Will it be contagious to the children? My husband has hand, foot, and mouth disease, and it will be contagious

Doctor's answer:

According to the situation described, it is a recurring case of hand, foot, and mouth disease, which is an infectious disease caused by enterovirus. After this recurrence, appropriate isolation needs to be paid attention to. Pay attention to frequent ventilation in the room, use 84 disinfectant appropriately to mop the floor for sterilization, and expose bedding in the sun. The child is troubled by hand, foot, and mouth disease, so parents must take the child to see a doctor immediately for treatment to avoid various misunderstandings. Timely symptomatic treatment should be administered. For parents, it is important to provide the child with enough care and attention, and to do everything possible to help the child receive timely treatment for the disease.