Question
How to treat hand, foot, and mouth disease with fever and mouth ulcers in infants and young children?
Answer
It is generally recommended to be hospitalized for observation, where antiviral and antibiotic treatments can be administered. This includes taking antiviral oral liquids and ribavirin, along with antibiotics such as cefixime for observation. Pay attention to diet and care, drink plenty of water and consume plain water-based light foods, and eat less sweet snacks. If the child is diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, please cooperate with the doctor’s treatment and pay attention to good hygiene habits and reasonable diet.