Question
How long does it take to get the results of a hand, foot, and mouth disease blood test? Do you need to separate the personal items of a child with hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is typically diagnosed based on clinical symptoms. Blood tests can only indicate viral infection but are not specific to hand, foot, and mouth disease. Since the virus spreads through air or contact, it is recommended that children with the disease stay indoors and avoid contact with other children to prevent infecting others. After full recovery from the disease, lifelong immunity can be acquired.