Question
Due to work reasons, my husband and I don’t have much time to take care of our baby, and it’s always been my mother-in-law who has been looking after her. However, recently the baby contracted Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, and it’s been a week now. Now the baby has red spots all over their body. I’m not sure if it’s related to Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, as I’ve heard it can recur.
Answer
There are over 20 types of viruses that can cause Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, with Coxsackievirus A16 and Enterovirus 71 being the prevalent types this year. If the baby is infected with type 71, they will not be re-infected with type 71 once recovered, but they can still be infected with type 16. Therefore, Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease may recur. It’s best to avoid crowded public places as much as possible, drink plenty of water, and ensure adequate rest.