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 a child who has had hand, foot, and mouth disease still be contagious?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, commonly found in children. There are many types of viruses that can transmit hand, foot, and mouth disease. Therefore, infants who have previously had hand, foot, and mouth disease may be reinfected. Generally, a combination of oral medication and oral patches can heal the disease without complications within about a week. Antiviral drugs can also be used. Preventive measures mainly involve isolating infected children and enhancing infant and toddler health care to reduce the chances of transmission. At the same time, attention should be paid to indoor air supply and temperature.