Question
Can hand, foot, and mouth disease be infected after recovery?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease falls under the category of contagious diseases. Whether it can be infected depends on the post-recovery period. In the short term, there is a certain level of immunity that prevents reinfection. However, as time goes on, the antibody levels decrease, which may lead to a possibility of reinfection. Therefore, during the peak season of hand, foot, and mouth disease, it is important to be vigilant about defense measures to prevent infection by the virus. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery!