Patient's question:
Hello, I want to ask if I can get hand, foot, and mouth disease again after getting it. My child was previously infected with hand, foot, and mouth disease at school, and it was cured. Will it come back again?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease can produce antibodies, but there are many types of viruses that cause hand, foot, and mouth disease. One antibody can only combat one virus. Therefore, if a child has had hand, foot, and mouth disease, they may still be susceptible to reinfection. If a child's classmate has hand, foot, and mouth disease, it is necessary to isolate the child promptly. In daily life, the child should pay attention to hygiene, wash their face before meals and after using the restroom, and promptly disinfect the child's clothing, toys, and room.