Patient's question:
Can babies with hand, foot, and mouth disease take a bath?Doctor's answer:
Dear consultant, it is okay to bathe during hand, foot, and mouth disease. It won't interfere with the condition. After bathing, pay attention to preventing cold drafts to avoid catching a cold. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by a viral infection and is common in infants and young children under the age of five. It is highly contagious and usually spreads through saliva, droplets, and respiratory routes. During the recovery period, pay close attention to drinking enough fluids.