Question
Is it normal for a child to receive 8 vials of intravenous human immunoglobulin PH4 in one evening? Is it necessary?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is an eruptive infectious disease primarily caused by the Coxsackie virus, which can occur year-round but is most prevalent in summer and autumn. It can affect children of any age, particularly those under 3 years old. The virus is transmitted through the child’s throat, saliva, blisters, and feces. It can not only be spread through droplets from coughing, speaking, and saliva but also through indirect contact with hands, personal items, and utensils. Once an outbreak occurs, many children may become infected, with those infected developing similar vesicular rashes on their hands, feet, or oral mucosa, hence the name “hand, foot, and mouth disease.”