One of a group of viruses responsible for a broad range of diseases.
There are 2 main types of coxsackievirus: A and B.
The best known of the type A infections is hand, foot, and mouth disease, a common childhood disorder characterized by blistering of the mouth, hands, and feet.
Type B viruses can cause serious illnesses such as meningitis, pericarditis, and pneumonia.
An infectious disease, mainly affecting young children, that is caused by the coxsackievirus. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease may occur in small epidemics, usually in the summer. The illness is usually mild and lasts for only a few days. Symptoms include blistering of the palms, soles of the feet, and inside of the mouth, and a slight fever. There is no treatment other than mild analgesic drugs. The illness is not related to foot-and-mouth disease, which occurs in cattle.... hand-foot-and-mouth disease
A throat infection caused by coxsackievirus. Herpangina most commonly affects young children. The virus is usually transmitted via infected droplets coughed or sneezed into the air. Many people harbour the virus but do not have symptoms. Symptoms may include fever, sore throat, headache, abdominal discomfort, and muscular pains. The throat becomes red and a few small blisters appear, which enlarge and burst. Symptoms usually clear up within a week, without specific treatment.... herpangina
Pain in the chest caused by coxsackievirus B infection. Sometimes called Bornholm disease, it often occurs in epidemics and usually affects children. There is sudden severe pain in the lower chest or upper abdomen, with fever, sore throat, headache, and malaise. The disease usually settles in 3–4 days without treatment.... pleurodynia
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