Patient's question:
The child of my sister is 3 years old this year. Last week, they got hand, foot, and mouth disease, and now they have fully recovered. I want to ask how long the survival period of the hand, foot, and mouth disease virus is?Doctor's answer:
The survival period of hand, foot, and mouth disease virus is relatively short, but its transmissibility is very wide, with several noticeable transmission routes: it is easy to contract the virus in crowded places, through towels, handkerchiefs, and other items contaminated with the virus, and through droplets from the patient's throat. Drinking water contaminated with industrial waste and eating food contaminated with industrial waste are also common ways of transmission. The main symptoms include fever and the recurrence of blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth. Most patients can recover on their own. Experts in infectious diseases recommend that people develop good hygiene habits, wash their faces before meals and after using the restroom, avoid drinking untreated water, and not eat extremely cold food. If you discover that your child has hand, foot, and mouth disease, it is important to seek medical attention promptly and take effective treatment measures. Mild cases do not require hospitalization and can be treated at home with adequate rest to prevent cross-infection.