Question
After coming into contact with a child suffering from Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, seven days have passed and the 2-year-old child at home has not shown any symptoms. Does this indicate that there is no longer any risk of infection?
Answer
Based on the provided information, the adult has been in contact with a child suffering from Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease for over a week, and their 2-year-old child has not developed any symptoms. Therefore, the risk of infection is extremely low. The transmission of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease primarily occurs through respiratory droplets and direct contact, although indirect contact may also lead to infection. After a week has passed without symptoms appearing in the child, it can be inferred that they have not been infected. Please note that this does not exclude the possibility of infection entirely; however, if the child shows no symptoms, there is no need to be overly concerned.