Patient's question:
I noticed that my child has developed blisters again on the palms, soles of the feet, and buttocks, but they don't have a fever and are in good spirits. They had a good appetite at lunchtime. Could you please tell me if my child has hand, foot, and mouth disease, and if it's contagious?Doctor's answer:
The baby's hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) infected you, and you were infected with the same type of HFMD virus. You will no longer infect the child because the child has immunity. HFMD caused by the same enterovirus will provide lifelong automatic immunity. You and the baby were infected with the same virus for HFMD, and you will absolutely not infect the baby again. The child is threatened by HFMD, so parents must take the child to seek medical attention immediately to avoid various misunderstandings. Timely symptomatic treatment is essential. For parents, it is crucial to provide the child with enough care and attention and to do everything possible to help the child receive timely treatment for the disease.