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Child Diagnosed With Hand Foot And Mouth Disease. Given Antibiotics. Severe Rash. Healing Time?

Hi there, my baby is 12wks old this Frid, and has been diognosed with hand,foot and mouth disease. she has been given antibiotics, the rash is quirte severe and pus on the right foot, and also making its way up to her body, and face. Ive been bathing her and lying her in the sun when we get it....she has had this now for over 2wks...and I'm getting frustrated as to how long this takes to clear. cheers Kelsey
posted on Wed, 26 Jun 2013
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Hi,

Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.

Hand foot mouth disease is due to a virus and in which usually antibiotics are not required.

Simple paracetamol drops for fever, and calamine rash for external application is sufficient.

Pus filled lesions are due to bacterial skin infections and they require medication with antibiotic.

Exposing the child to sun at this age is not required.

Consult the pediatrician again for reexamination and to advise any modification in treatment.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards.
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Child Diagnosed With Hand Foot And Mouth Disease. Given Antibiotics. Severe Rash. Healing Time?

Hi, Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic. Hand foot mouth disease is due to a virus and in which usually antibiotics are not required. Simple paracetamol drops for fever, and calamine rash for external application is sufficient. Pus filled lesions are due to bacterial skin infections and they require medication with antibiotic. Exposing the child to sun at this age is not required. Consult the pediatrician again for reexamination and to advise any modification in treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Regards.