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The coxsackie virus is a virus that lives in the digestive tract. It is contagious and most outbreaks occur in the summer and fall months. This illness has flu like symptoms and will go away without any treatment.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 8y agoCoxsackie 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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What type of pathogen causes the coxsackie virus?
It's a virus called coxsackie virus. No joke.
How was the Coxsackie virus named?
Coxsackie virus was discovered by Gilbert Dalldorf. He named the virus after the town of Coxsackie, New York, where he discovered the virus while doing research on polio.
Is coxsackie b virus in cat fecal?
Coxsackie B Virus can be found can be found in cat fecal matter. However, not all cat fecal matter has Coxsackie B virus in it.
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?
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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.
What virus is found in water contaminated by sewage?
There are many viruses that can survive in raw sewage, but one of the most common is Hepatitis A. Others include ECHO viruses, Polio, Coxsackie virus Epidemic gastroenteritis virus and SRV's (Small round viruses).
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.
