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How To Treat Hand,foot And Mouth Disease?

hi my 1.5 yr old kid has been diagonised with hand foot and mouth disease.. she has been prescribed 1. zifi 100 ml 2. atarax 3. calasoft 4. paracetamol drops 5. soapex soap is the prescription correct... i understand the above medicines are for fungal infection.. while HFM disease is a viral disease.. also HFN does not require any medication.. should i continue with the above medicines.??
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Hello,

Thnx to contact us. I understand your concern.

If I am your doctor I advice you that Hand Foot and Mouth disease is viral infection caused by Coxsackie virus. Though it is a self limiting disease above medication is prescribed to prevent secondary bacterial infection which is often observed in this infection. The drug prescribed is antibacterial and not the fungal variety. You should continue with the treatment, the provided treatment is correct. occasionaly it causes severe Viral Encephalitis in such a case you should take him to the ER urgently.
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Wish you a very good health at health care magic.
Dr. Arun Tank. Infectious Disease.
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How To Treat Hand,foot And Mouth Disease?

Hello, Thnx to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advice you that Hand Foot and Mouth disease is viral infection caused by Coxsackie virus. Though it is a self limiting disease above medication is prescribed to prevent secondary bacterial infection which is often observed in this infection. The drug prescribed is antibacterial and not the fungal variety. You should continue with the treatment, the provided treatment is correct. occasionaly it causes severe Viral Encephalitis in such a case you should take him to the ER urgently. I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me, Wish you a very good health at health care magic. Dr. Arun Tank. Infectious Disease.