How to Care for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is a common childhood illness caused by various enteroviruses, with Coxsackievirus A16 and Enterovirus 71 being the most prevalent. Symptoms include mouth pain, loss of appetite, low-grade fever, and small blisters or ulcers on the hands, feet, and mouth. Physical isolation should be implemented, keep the rash clean, avoid friction, and use ribavirin spray for antiviral treatment.
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