Can Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Be Spread Through Air?

Question

Can Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease be spread through the air?

Answer

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is primarily spread through direct contact with infected animals or by consuming contaminated dairy products. Although certain pathogens can be spread through the air, the virus responsible for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease typically spreads through skin lesions rather than through the air. Therefore, preventive measures are more important than treatment. Parents should help children take appropriate precautions.