Patient's question:
Hello, will a child get hand, foot, and mouth disease again after contracting it? Is there the hand, foot, and mouth antigen in her body?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common illness in children, caused by viruses, most commonly enteroviruses and Coxackie viruses. The main clinical symptoms include the appearance of blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth, as well as fever. It is generally more prevalent during spring or summer. Sometimes children may experience two or even three episodes within a year. To prevent this disease, it is important to maintain good personal hygiene for the child.