Question
How is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease transmitted?
Answer
The disease has various transmission routes, mainly through close contact with individuals. The virus can be transmitted indirectly through contaminated hands, towels, handkerchiefs, cups, toys, utensils, feeding bottles, and bedding items, as well as underwear. The virus in the patient’s throat secretions and saliva can be spread through droplets. Contact with water sources contaminated by the virus can also lead to infection. Cross-infection in outpatient departments and the unsterilization of oral instruments are also causes of transmission.