Patient's question:
My child has hand, foot, and mouth disease, and they are almost recovered now. But my brother's child also got hand, foot, and mouth disease. The two children live together, will my child still be infected?Doctor's answer:
Your question is well-posed. There are many enteroviruses that can cause hand, foot, and mouth disease, such as EV71, Coxasackievirus, and so on. Both children have contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease, but the pathogens may not be the same. Therefore, it is possible for them to be reinfected. Children suffering from hand, foot, and mouth disease require prompt medical attention, so parents must take them to see a doctor in time to prevent the indiscriminate use of small advertisements for medication. Proper medication is essential. For parents, it is important to closely observe any changes in their child's symptoms and do their best to help them receive timely treatment for the disease.