Patient's question:
Hello, my baby is a little over one year old. A few days ago, they got hand, foot, and mouth disease and were treated at the hospital, staying in for four days. After discharge, they got sick again within a week. Why is that? How can it be resolved?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by a viral infection. Generally, symptomatic treatment can easily produce protective antibodies and lead to full recovery. The symptoms may recur, which might be due to a relatively low immunity. It is also recommended to visit a hospital for examination. If it is caused by a viral infection, some antiviral oral liquids can be used, and some immune-boosting drugs such as transfer factor oral liquid can be taken in coordination.