Question
What are the symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease? What should I do if my daughter gets infected?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is a condition caused by enterovirus infection, typically spread through the digestive and respiratory tracts. Common symptoms include a runny nose, fever, throat blisters, and rashes appearing on the hands, feet, and mouth. Parents should pay attention to maintaining good personal hygiene habits such as washing hands before meals and after using the toilet, ensuring indoor ventilation, and regularly cleaning and disinfecting children’s items. Additionally, children can be given antiviral medications for preventive treatment.