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Coxsackie Virus Infection

Medical Questions » Coxsackie Virus Infection
Name: Coxsackie Virus Infection
Also known as:
Virus infections which can cause varied symptoms in different individuals.
Causes of Coxsackie Virus Infection
The Coxsackie virus. There are two main types of Coxsackie virus (A and B), but these are further broken down into more than 50 subtypes.
Symptoms of Coxsackie Virus Infection
Depends on where the infection occurs. May cause viral meningitis, cold like symptoms, fevers, ulceration of the mouth and throat (herpangina), inflammation of the pleura around the lungs (Bornholm disease), hand foot mouth disease (see separate entries), myositis (inflammation of muscles), and inflammation of the heart or the pericardium that surrounds the heart.
Tests for Coxsackie Virus Infection
None usually necessary.
Treatment for Coxsackie Virus Infection
No cure other than time and rest, but symptoms may be eased by appropriate medication when necessary.
Complications of Coxsackie Virus Infection of its treatment
Rarely, if the heart is infected, it may be permanently damaged.
Likely Outcome of Coxsackie Virus Infection
Most patients recover uneventfully unless the heart is involved.
       
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