How to Care for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

My child is 19 months old and has many red spots on the palms of their hands and soles of their feet, as well as on the groin area of their thighs. There are no spots in the mouth, and they are in good spirits. How should I care for hand, foot, and mouth disease?
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How to Care for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is a common childhood illness caused by various enteroviruses, with Coxsackievirus A16 and Enterovirus 71 being the most prevalent. Symptoms include mouth pain, loss of appetite, low-grade fever, and small blisters or ulcers on the hands, feet, and mouth. Physical isolation should be implemented, keep the rash clean, avoid friction, and use ribavirin spray for antiviral treatment.
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