Baby Experiencing Cough and Loss of Appetite After Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

A 7-month-old baby recently contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease and was hospitalized. Upon discharge, the baby experienced increased coughing, poor appetite, and a decline in mood. After a thorough examination at the hospital, the doctor diagnosed bronchitis, caused by a virus. The parent is concerned about whether hospitalization and antibiotic injections are necessary.
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