Question
How long does the treatment process for hand, foot, and mouth disease take?
Answer
Based on your description, hand, foot, and mouth disease is often caused by the infection of enteroviruses, such as Coxsackievirus A16 and Enterovirus 71. The general treatment period for hand, foot, and mouth disease is about 3 to 5 days. The virus causing the disease is typically an RNA virus, and there is no specific medicine available. Treatment is therefore symptomatic. In cases of severe hand, foot, and mouth disease, it is recommended to seek hospitalization as soon as possible. Wishing the patient a quick recovery!