Can hand, foot and mouth disease be transmitted through clothing?

Clothes can spread hand, foot and mouth disease for a second time, so hygiene is very important. Hand, foot and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enterovirus, which is common in children under 5 years old. It is transmitted through contact with the patient's saliva, nasal mucus, feces and secretions. Clothes are commonly used items. If they come into close contact with patients, especially clothes that carry the patient's secretions, they are likely to become a medium of transmission.

The hand, foot and mouth disease virus can survive for several days in the external environment, especially in warm and humid conditions, which provides the possibility for it to remain on clothing. In addition, children are active and often hold various objects in their arms, so the virus is likely to come into contact with the skin through clothing and infect other children. In order to prevent this secondary transmission, it is recommended that the clothes of sick children be washed separately, especially the parts with stains, which should be thoroughly washed with soap and disinfected with hot water above 80 degrees.

The hand, foot and mouth disease virus can survive for several days in the external environment, especially in warm and humid conditions, which provides the possibility for it to remain on clothing. In addition, children are active and often hold various objects in their arms, so the virus is likely to come into contact with the skin through clothing and infect other children. In order to prevent this secondary transmission, it is recommended that the clothes of sick children be washed separately, especially the parts with stains, which should be thoroughly washed with soap and disinfected with hot water above 80 degrees.

Regularly cleaning or replacing children's portable toys and frequently wiping the surfaces of furniture that have been touched with disinfectant can also help reduce the risk of cross-infection. When caring for patients, caregivers should wash their hands in time and avoid direct contact with the mouth, nose, and eyes with their hands. When symptoms worsen or a high fever persists, it is very important to seek medical attention in a timely manner. Professional medical advice and support can help control and recover faster.