Question
How is hand, foot, and mouth disease treated?
Answer
Upon discovering an infection of hand, foot, and mouth disease, the patient should be isolated to prevent the spread of the epidemic. The patient should stay at home until the body temperature drops, the rash subsides, and blisters crust over. Generally, isolation is needed for about two weeks. Items used by the patient should be thoroughly disinfected: items that can be soaked can be immersed in chlorine disinfectant, and those that are not suitable for soaking can be placed in direct sunlight. Keep the patient’s room well-ventilated, maintaining indoor air circulation and a comfortable temperature. Families with conditions can use lactic acid for air disinfection. Reduce the number of people entering and exiting the patient’s room, and prohibit smoking to keep the air fresh and avoid secondary infection.