Question
Can Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease spread to adults?
Answer
Although Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is often seen in children under 3 years old, it is rare for it to spread to adults. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is caused by a group of enteroviruses. To prevent Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, children should gargle with warm water, avoid eating cold, spicy, or irritating foods, and do not give salty foods to prevent pain and avoid refusal to eat. The diet should be easy to digest, including light, soft, warm foods, and drink plenty of warm water. Adults who come into contact with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease children must take proper disinfection measures to prevent transmission to their own children.