Question
Can you be infected by touching a Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease patient?
Answer
If a child has had contact with a Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease patient, there is a possibility of infection. It is recommended to drink plenty of water, consume plain water, maintain a light diet, avoid eating foods that may generate heat, and consider giving the child a Platycodon grandiflorus infusion. At the same time, closely monitor the child’s condition. If infection symptoms are detected, seek medical treatment for the child immediately and avoid using unknown medications. For parents, providing enough care and attention to the child and helping them receive timely treatment for the disease is very important.