Question
A four-year-old girl at home contracted the currently prevalent Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease due to negligence by her grandparents. After treatment, she has fully recovered. Is it possible for her to be reinfected with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease does not confer immunity, so even if a child has been infected before, they can still fall ill again. The disease is primarily caused by viruses, and there are more than one type of pathogen. If the previous infection was caused by one type of virus, the next infection might be triggered by a different type. Therefore, parents should remain vigilant and not become complacent just because their child has already been sick.