What Medication Should Be Taken When a Child Has Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease with Low Fever?

Question

Children in kindergartens may contract hand, foot, and mouth disease due to low immunity, resulting in multiple blisters inside the mouth and symptoms of low fever. What kind of medication should be administered in this situation?

Answer

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by a viral infection and should be treated under the guidance of a physician with oral antiviral medication. In severe cases, intravenous fluid therapy may be required. Fever is one of the symptoms of viral infection. Following the physician’s treatment plan, the fever will subside after the virus is eliminated. Additionally, attention should be paid to staying warm, avoiding colds, and adequately hydrating. Generally, the course of the disease lasts about one week to ten days.