Question

How long should patients with hand, foot, and mouth disease be isolated?

Answer

Firstly, hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common infectious disease in children, generally caused by enterovirus infections. Clinically, it is characterized by fever, loss of appetite, and the appearance of numerous small red blisters in the mouth. Generally speaking, most patients can recover completely within a week after receiving symptomatic treatment. It’s important to note that environmental ventilation should be maintained and clothes and bedding should be changed frequently.