Question
Is this hand, foot, and mouth disease if the patient has a persistent low fever, loss of appetite, and recurrent sores and ulcers in the mouth? If so, what should be done? Are there any quick treatment methods? Can this disease be contagious? How is it transmitted?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is contagious. Once detected, it should be immediately isolated. Sterilize the patient’s room and personal items to prevent the virus from spreading to others. If there are no recurrent complications, the symptoms can usually subside after about a week. If complications recur, immediate measures should be taken. Therefore, in daily life, attention should be paid to hygiene, avoid eating cold and raw foods, wash your face before meals and after using the toilet, and frequently open windows for ventilation to ensure good indoor air quality.