Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is a contagious illness caused by enteroviruses, primarily transmitted through the digestive and respiratory tracts. Symptoms include rashes on the hands, feet, and mouth, fever, and painful oral ulcers.

A neighbor’s child has contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease, and you’re worried about whether daily contact could infect your own child.

Surgical treatment is recommended for pediatric molluscum contagiosum, with emphasis on preventing postoperative wound infection and ensuring adequate nutrition to promote healing.