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Coxsackie disease is a virus, spread by fecal matter hand to mouth contamination. It remains infectious for about a week after symptoms clear, longer in people with compromised immune systems.
It was named for the town of Coxsackie, NY by the scientists at the New York State Dept. of Health who first identified it in 1949. There are two strains of this virus, A and B.
If you have severe symptoms, especially in children, medical help should be sought immediately as it can be damaging or even life threatening. Please see the related link (column to the left) for specific information on symptoms and treatment.
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How was the Coxsackie virus named?
The Coxsackie virus was named after the town of Coxsackie, New York, where the first documented cases of the virus were identified in the 1940s.
What type of pathogen causes the coxsackie virus?
It's a virus called coxsackie virus. No joke.
How did coxsackie virus get its name?
because the first of this type was isolated from a patient in coxsackie New York
Is Coxsackie Caused by a virus or Bacteria?
Coxsackie is caused by a group of viruses called Coxsackievirus. It is not caused by bacteria.
Is coxsackie b virus in cat fecal?
Coxsackie B virus is typically found in humans and can cause various illnesses like hand, foot, and mouth disease. It is not commonly found in cats or their feces. If a cat is showing signs of illness, it is best to consult a veterinarian for a proper diagnosis and treatment.
What is pleurodynia?
Coxsackie B virus is the usual cause of the illness
What is coxsackie b virus?
The Coxsackie B viruses are members of the enterovirus genus and are the most common agent for myocarditis and dilated cardiomyopathy constituting 50% of infections. The group coxsackievirus was named because these viruses were pathogenic for infant mice and because the first virus of this type was isolated from a patient from the town of Coxsackie New York. Coxsackie B infection is characterized by fever, fatigue, malaise and chest pains. Infection of the heart by a coxsackie B virus can lead to viral myocarditis. Viral myocarditis is a inflammatory disease of the heart which can result in heart failure. Although the disease does not usually cause death, there is a 20% incidence of reoccurrence and permanent heart damage typically results.
Is coxsackie virus an autoimmune disease?
No, but there are some speculations that it can trigger an autoimmune reaction leading to diabetes melitus type 1.
When was Coxsackie Light created?
Coxsackie Light was created in 1830.
When was Coxsackie Correctional Facility created?
Coxsackie Correctional Facility was created in 1935.
Can you get chickenpox from the hand foot and mouth disease?
Hand foot and mouth disease is caused by coxsackie virus, and chickenpox is caused by varicella zoster virus. They are different diseases with different causes, and you can't get one from the other.
Does Bornholm's disease cause pain?
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