Question
My child accidentally contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease at school and is currently undergoing treatment. I would like to inquire whether it is possible to eat meat in this situation?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease patients can eat meat if they do not have oral ulcers; however, it is recommended to adopt a light diet if there are oral ulcers. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by viral infection, with common virus types including Coxsackie virus and enterovirus. This disease is mainly transmitted through hand contact, so maintaining good hand hygiene is crucial for preventing infection. In kindergartens, where children share toys, the risk of transmission is higher, so parents and teachers should pay special attention to the importance of hand hygiene.