Patient's question:
My daughter has hand, foot, and mouth disease. It is said that this disease is contagious. Does adults get hand, foot, and mouth disease? What should I do if the child gets sick?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses. It is most common in children under the age of 5, but older children and even adults can also be infected and become ill. However, the likelihood of adults getting sick is relatively low, and if they do, the symptoms are usually mild.The treatment for children who get sick primarily depends on the severity of the condition. Most cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease are mild, and as long as they get adequate rest and receive symptomatic treatment, there is no need to worry too much.