Question
Can Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Be Treated?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is a condition caused by viral infection, with treatment primarily involving oral antiviral medications or injections of anesthetized antiviral needles. The main modes of virus transmission are contact-based, and patients with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease need to take various antiviral medications orally. The incubation period of the virus is relatively long, about a month, and active treatment can help alleviate symptoms. Parents should frequently measure their child’s body temperature to prevent high fever-induced seizures and encourage their children to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and engage in moderate exercise to boost immunity.