Question
A child of 18 months old has shown symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease, including fever, rashes, and a slightly red throat. Treatment has already been administered. Should the child continue with intravenous fluids?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral infectious disease with an average course of about 8 days. Based on the current situation, although the child’s fever has subsided and the rashes are fading, the condition has not yet fully healed. It is recommended to continue with medication treatment. Generally, it is suggested to use antimicrobial drugs for at least two more days after the body temperature returns to normal.