Questions
Why do people get hand, foot, and mouth disease? Is it contagious? Even though the household hygiene is maintained well.
Answers
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common childhood illness caused primarily by enteroviruses and is highly contagious. Even with good household hygiene, children with low immunity can still be infected if they come into contact with patients suffering from hand, foot, and mouth disease. Therefore, strengthening care for children, maintaining household and personal hygiene, and avoiding contact with patients are important preventive measures against infection.