Is hand foot and mouth disease contagious even after the person is on anti biotics?

Question

my psycho druggie sister has her messed up friends over and she had them crowded in the kitchen and i could hear some coughing and she told me the one had hand foot and mouth disease on sunday

Answer 1

This disease is caused by a viral infection so here is no use in taking antibiotics because they are ineffective on virus. If it was a bacterial infection, which it is not, then antibiotics would be useful.

Answer 2

Yes it can be - depends on how long the person has been on the meds.

I would recommend cleaning the surfaces in your kitchen (and other areas in the house this person might have come into contact with), using a good surface disinfectant such as Lysol. That should go a long way to preventing the spread of the bacterium.

Also, good handwashing skills - frequently.

You don't have to use an antibacterial soap, just use a good soap with warm / hot water and make sure you lather for a good long time and scrub PRIOR to rinsing. Most people don't "wash" for long enough.

The guideline is to get your hands good an soapy, then recite your ABC's in your head before you rinse.

Answer 3

Yes it is contageous until the person is fully treated.
Clean everything thoroughly!

It isn't deadly because of how wonderful western medicine is (assuming you have access to it), but it is a pain! I had to get shots in the *rear* and take pills.

You might talk to your doctor to see if you need to take any other preventative measures.

Answer 4

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common illness of infants and children. Unless you are pre puberty, I wouldn't worry about it. Also, HFMD is often confused with foot-and-mouth disease of cattle, sheep, and swine. Unless your sister's friends eat hay or barley, I wouldn't worry about that either. She may of been kidding with her friends.

Answer 5

HELLO,
THIS LINK MAY HELP WITH SOME FACTS
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/enterovirus/hfhf.htm