Question
What treatment methods should be adopted for hand, foot, and mouth disease? Patient’s Age: Zhu Zhu has blisters on his hands, feet, and buttocks, which were noticed yesterday afternoon. Previous treatment and effectiveness: blood counts are normal; how should treatment be conducted?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an acute infectious disease caused by enteroviruses. There is no immunity after full recovery, and children can still be infected again. Treatment methods include general isolation, adequate rest, a light diet, oral and skin care, as well as symptomatic treatment such as fever reduction. Most cases recover within a week with a good prognosis.