Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Treatment and Prevention

Question

Can interferon be administered while taking antibiotics for hand, foot, and mouth disease? What are the previous treatment experiences and outcomes? What kind of assistance is needed? Can they be used simultaneously? How should mild cases be treated? What should severe patients monitor for? What should critically ill patients pay special attention to? What are the common treatment methods for antiviral drugs? What are their efficacy?

Answer

Mild cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease can be treated with antiviral, anti-infection, and systemic supportive therapy. Severe patients should closely monitor changes in their condition, especially the functions of vital organs such as the brain, lungs, and heart. Critically ill patients should pay special attention to monitoring blood pressure, blood gas analysis, and chest X-rays. Common antiviral drugs include acyclovir, valacyclovir, famciclovir, and some traditional Chinese medicine. They have broad-spectrum and effective antiviral effects that can significantly shorten the duration of fever and skin rash scabbing, and alleviate the pain of oral ulcers.