Question
My child has contracted Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease. What medication should be used for treatment?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, typically affecting children under the age of 5. It manifests as oral pain, loss of appetite, low-grade fever, and small blisters or sores on the hands, feet, mouth, and other areas. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is usually a self-limiting illness, and spray medications can be used for antiviral treatment during the illness.