2.

Usually when it comes to hfmd diagnosis, it is based on clinical grounds or direct observation of
patient as you can see here that the best way that the doctor can diagnose the illness is by observation.
By examining the patients rashes located in her hand and foot. Lab studies are actually unnecessary. But
if the doctor really wants to make sure, he/she can order lab tests. The virus can be isolated and
identified via culture, swab samples of the throat, blisters and also stool samples to test for the presence
of the virus to confirm the diagnosis

4. In order for us to prevent the spread of disease is that we must first know how it spreads, it can be
passed from one person to another through nose and throat secretions

We can be exposed to the virus by:

- Having close personal contact with an infected person

- Breathing infected air from a sick person’s sneeze or cough
- Touching contaminated objects, such as toys or doorknobs
- Coming in contact with infected water, including swimming pools

So now that we know how it spreads, we must first know that the best way to prevent the spread of this
disease is by proper handwashing because by handwashing regularly using soap and water for 20
seconds is very important to prevent the spread of infection

We must also note some alternatives other than handwashing, if soap and water are not available
pwede po gumamit ng alcohol-based sanitizer as it is also effective.

The importance of cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and objects, especially if
someone is sick, must be taken into practice to ensure a contamination-free environment.

Since physical contact is not possible when you have this kind of this disease, avoid touching hugging
and kissing who might have the HFMD disease. Not only that, you can get the disease for example if you
already contaminated your hands and touched your eyes, nose and mouth. So it is important to be
careful and knowledgeable in these in order to prevent infection.