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Can you guys tell me how best to treat a hand foot & mouth disease infected my 14 yrs old daughter ?

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Dr. Scott Diede
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31 years experience
Supportive care..: There are no medicines that will shorten the duration of this disease (caused by a virus). Make sure that she does not get dehydrated during this time. Pain relief with Ibuprofen can help. I hope she feels better soon.
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