Does Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Lead to Immunity After Recovery?

Question

The patient is two years old and has had a rash from hand, foot, and mouth disease for a week. What was the previous treatment situation and effectiveness? Does the patient develop immunity after recovery from hand, foot, and mouth disease? Will they be infected again later?

Answer

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is characterized by blisters appearing on the hands, feet, and inside the mouth, often accompanied by fever. Most cases are caused by viruses, with a few possibly involving bacterial infections. Patients require blood tests to confirm the presence of bacteria, viruses, or mycoplasma infections, and medications are prescribed based on the test results. In cases of severe infection, hospitalization for observation and intravenous fluid therapy may be necessary. A diet of light and easily digestible foods is recommended. Oral blisters can be treated with sprays designed for children. As for whether immunity develops after recovery from hand, foot, and mouth disease, further observation of the disease progression is needed.