Question
Many children suffer from hand, foot, and mouth disease. What is the infection process for this disease, and how long does it take to recover after treatment?
Answer
The recovery time for hand, foot, and mouth disease varies depending on the severity of the condition. If there are only rashes without fever, good mental state, and no feeding problems, recovery typically takes about a week. However, if the condition is severe, such as the appearance of encephalitis, poliomyelitis, meningitis, and even neurogenic pulmonary edema, pulmonary hemorrhage, or respiratory failure, the course of the disease may be prolonged. The specific treatment time depends on clinical manifestations. If severe symptoms such as respiratory failure occur, comprehensive treatment with antiviral therapy, hormones, and globulins is required for complete recovery, and it may even be life-threatening. Therefore, the recovery time for hand, foot, and mouth disease needs to be determined based on each child’s specific situation.