Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving and crying non-stop recently. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. Could you please tell me what pathogens cause hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
First, let's address your question. The most common pathogen causing hand, foot, and mouth disease is enterovirus, such as EV-71 virus, for example. Additionally, this disease is indeed contagious. Therefore, if your child's kindergarten has a child suffering from this illness, it is necessary to first isolate the affected child and take them to the hospital for prompt treatment. After the sick child has been isolated and treated, your child can then return to school normally and fully recover.