Patient's question:
My child has hand, foot, and mouth disease. I want to consult about it. How long do bacteria of hand, foot, and mouth disease live? It won't be less than hours, right?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease virus is good at living in water for a long time. If it is in the air, it can only survive for about four or five hours. If you are worried about your baby getting infected with hand, foot, and mouth disease, you need to promptly disinfect your baby's clothes, toys, and room with ultraviolet light. Pay close attention to your baby's physical condition. If small blisters reappear on your child's hands, feet, or mouth, you need to take your child to the hospital for follow-up treatment.