How is HFMD treated?
There is currently no effective treatment for the infection, and, in most cases, specific treatment is not necessary. The fever, rash, and ulcers should subside spontaneously in one week, and full recovery is usual. Treatment of symptoms is given to provide relief from fever, aches, or pain from the ulcers. Antiseptic mouth washes and simple analgesics such as paracetamol relieve the discomfort of eating.
