Question
A 3-year-old girl with a body temperature of 37.2 degrees Celsius, scattered blisters on her hands and feet, good spirits, but slightly reduced appetite, who has had contact with a patient of hand, foot, and mouth disease, how long should she be isolated?
Answer
Patients with hand, foot, and mouth disease typically require isolation for a period of time. It is recommended to seek medical diagnosis at a hospital to confirm the condition and then follow the doctor’s advice for isolation. The patient should also consistently take medication and gradually recover under the doctor’s guidance. The discharge time depends on the severity of the illness and the effectiveness of treatment.