Question
A baby has mouth blisters, and the parent has used Acyclovir ointment for treatment, but has stopped the medication for nearly two days, asking whether it’s okay to change the baby’s diaper.
Answer
Generally speaking, if the patient’s skin and mucous membrane areas have healed, changing the diaper can be done. However, if the patient has not yet recovered, it is not advisable to change the diaper, as the herpesvirus may spread through direct contact or by sharing personal items. In caring for the child, parents should avoid letting the child touch the affected area and be cautious not to let items such as towels used by the patient come into contact with the child.