Patient's question:
My daughter got hand, foot, and mouth disease. I pay close attention to her hygiene, but I don't know why she still got this disease. How does hand, foot, and mouth disease come about in children?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is primarily caused by gastrointestinal viral infections, with the most common mode of transmission being contact. Spring and autumn are peak seasons for hand, foot, and mouth disease, so it is advisable to avoid taking children to crowded places, such as amusement parks or shopping malls, during outbreaks to prevent them from contracting the disease due to weakened immunity. The treatment for hand, foot, and mouth disease is based on antiviral therapy. Wishing you a speedy recovery.