Patient's question:
When I was a child, I vaguely remember having hand, foot, and mouth disease. Back then, the children next door got it first, and I got infected when I went to play with them. Now, my child's kindergarten keeps sending messages saying that some children in class have hand, foot, and mouth disease recently, asking the kids to stay home. Hello, is hand, foot, and mouth disease spread through the air?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by respiratory droplets and gastrointestinal transmission, such as close conversation or hiccups, which can spread the virus. The main clinical manifestations include the recurrence of blisters on the hands, feet, mouth, buttocks, and other areas, with severe cases possibly leading to fever. It is recommended to promptly visit a local hospital's infectious disease department for thorough examination and follow-up. The specialist doctor will conduct a detailed examination to confirm the diagnosis and provide targeted treatment.