What causes hand, foot and mouth disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common infectious disease in children, which poses a certain threat to children's health. Its causes include enterovirus infection, bad hygiene habits, contact with patients, poor environmental hygiene, low immunity and other aspects. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Enterovirus infection: Hand, foot and mouth disease is mainly caused by enteroviruses such as Coxsackie virus and EV71. Children are susceptible to infection if they come into contact with objects, food, water, etc. contaminated by the virus. There is currently no specific antiviral drug, and treatment is mainly symptomatic. Antipyretics such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen can be given when fever occurs. Keep your child hydrated, and use oral spray to relieve pain in the mouth.

2. Bad hygiene habits: Children do not pay attention to hand hygiene and do not wash their hands before meals and after defecation, which can easily bring viruses into the body. Cultivate good hygiene habits for children and wash their hands frequently, especially before meals, after defecation, and after playing. Teach children not to touch their mouths and noses with their hands.

3. Contact with patients: Close contact with patients with hand, foot and mouth disease, such as playing together and sharing toys, can easily lead to infection. Sick children should be isolated at home and avoid contact with other children. Disinfect items that have been touched by patients. Healthy children should try to avoid contact with patients.

4. Poor environmental hygiene: Unhygienic living environment, garbage accumulation, poor ventilation, etc., are prone to breeding viruses. Keep the living environment clean and hygienic, clean the room regularly, open windows for ventilation. Clean up garbage in time to avoid virus breeding.

5. Low immunity: Children have weak immunity and are easily invaded by viruses. Eat a reasonable diet to ensure that children have adequate nutrition and enhance their immunity. You can appropriately supplement nutrients such as vitamin C. Encourage children to participate in outdoor activities and exercise.

Understanding the causes of hand, foot and mouth disease and taking appropriate treatment and prevention measures can effectively reduce the risk of children getting sick. Parents and teachers should work together to create a healthy and safe living environment for children and protect their growth.