Question
How to treat hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Once hand, foot, and mouth disease is diagnosed, the patient should be isolated to prevent the spread of the illness. The patient should stay at home until the body temperature returns to normal, the rash subsides, and blisters scab over, which typically requires isolation for two weeks. The patient’s belongings should be thoroughly disinfected, using chlorine-based disinfectants for immersion, or placing non-immersion items in direct sunlight for exposure. Maintain good ventilation in the patient’s living space, use lactic acid for air disinfection, and reduce unnecessary personnel entering the patient’s room to maintain air quality and prevent secondary infection.