1. What is infant thrush?
Infant thrush, also known as hand, foot and mouth disease, is an infectious disease caused by the coxsackie virus. The disease mainly affects infants and young children, and is characterized by blisters and ulcers in the mouth, hands and feet, accompanied by symptoms such as fever and loss of appetite. The main routes of transmission of the disease are droplet transmission and contact transmission.
2. Causes of infant thrush
1. Coxsackie virus infection: This disease is caused by the Coxsackie virus and is mainly spread through droplets and contact.
2. Bad hygiene habits: Unclean environment and poor hygiene habits will increase the risk of infection.
3. Low immunity: People with low immunity are more susceptible to the disease.
3. How to prevent oral thrush in babies?
1. Maintain hygiene: Frequent hand washing, disinfection, and keeping the environment clean can effectively prevent the disease.
2. Eat a healthy diet: Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits and avoid eating unclean foods.
3. Strengthen exercise: Proper physical exercise can improve immunity and reduce the risk of infection.
4. Treatment of infant thrush
1. For mild patients, symptoms can be relieved through rest, diet and other methods.
2. For severe patients, timely medical treatment is required. The doctor will give medication and auxiliary treatment according to the patient\’s condition.
5. How to care for a baby with infant thrush?
1. Provide a comfortable environment for your baby: maintain indoor air circulation and avoid overdressing or covering with quilts.
2. Provide your baby with a healthy diet: Drinking more water, eating more fruits and vegetables and other healthy diets can speed up recovery.
3. Pay attention to oral hygiene: clean your baby’s mouth and keep dry mouth clean.
6. How to deal with infant thrush?
1. Confirm the diagnosis: If you suspect that your baby has infantile thrush, you should seek medical treatment in time for diagnosis.
2. Give support: During the recovery period, your baby needs to be given adequate support and care.
3. Avoid transmission: Babies suffering from infantile thrush need to be isolated and treated to avoid spreading it to other people.
Abstract:
Infant thrush is an infectious disease caused by the coxsackie virus, which mainly affects infants and young children. The disease manifests as blisters and ulcers in the mouth, hands and feet, along with symptoms such as fever and loss of appetite. The disease can be prevented by maintaining hygiene, eating a healthy diet and exercising. Babies with this condition need to be provided with a comfortable environment, a healthy diet and good oral hygiene. When dealing with the disease, diagnosis needs to be confirmed, support given and transmission avoided.
