Question
The patient only has symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease on their feet, and they have diarrhea today. Is it suitable to use cephalosporin drugs to treat hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is caused by a viral infection, so it is not recommended to use cephalosporin antibiotics, as these drugs are invasive antibiotics. It is suggested to consider using antiviral oral solutions or Shuanghuanglian Oral Liquid, as traditional Chinese medicine has been shown to be effective in antiviral treatments. These suggestions are for reference only; specific treatment plans should be discussed with a specialist physician. In daily life, parents should provide their children with sufficient care and attention, be mindful of dietary adjustments, and wish for the children’s early recovery.