Whether children need to be isolated after being discharged from hand, foot, and mouth disease, the duration of isolation, and the likelihood of infection.

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common infectious disease in children, usually caused by enterovirus infections. Symptoms include fever, loss of appetite, and oral sores. Most patients can recover completely within a week after receiving symptomatic treatment. Precautions include maintaining good ventilation and changing clothes and bedding frequently.