Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: Can It Still Be Contagious After Recovery?

Question

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: Can It Still Be Contagious After Recovery?

Answer

Even after recovery from hand, foot, and mouth disease, there is still a risk of transmitting the illness to others. Although the virus’s activity within the patient may weaken, under certain circumstances, patients can still carry and spread the virus. Therefore, even after healing, it is still important to maintain personal hygiene to reduce the spread of the virus.