How to Identify Coxsackie
Coxsackie, or the Coxsackievirus, can cause a variety of illnesses, most of which affect young children and babies. The most common Coxsackievirus is Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease. If you think that your child may have this virus, here's some things that you know.
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Realize that not all children that have Coxsackie will have any symptoms. About half of all children that have Coxsackievirus will exhibit any sign of illness, the other half will have no symptoms that would even lead someone to believe that the child is sick.
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Take your child's temperature. Often, a sudden high fever will be one of the signs of Coxsackie. This fever is sometimes the only symptom of Coxsackie, and will typically last for about 3 days and then disappear.
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Observe your child for other signs of illness. Some symptoms of Coxsackie include muscle aches, headache, nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, sore throat or problems swallowing.
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Note that not all of these symptoms will be present in every child that has Coxsackie. These symptoms, if present, may occur at the same time as the fever, if the child has a fever.
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Check your child for lesions which first appear as blisters in the mouth. They can be on the gums, tongue, hard palate or cheeks. One of the major symptoms and signs of the Coxsackievirus, Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease, is lesions.
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Examine your child's hands, feet, legs, arms, buttocks or face. The mouth, the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet are common places to find lesions associated with Coxsackie.
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Contact your child's doctor If you do suspect that your child has Coxsackie. The physician will confirm the diagnosis and advise treatment.
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Tips & Warnings
In temperate climates, Coxsackie is most common in the summer and fall.
The duration for Coxsackie is typically 1 week.
Coxsackie is highly contagious, especially among babies and young children.
The information in this article is not meant to serve as a substitute for regular medical advice and care. Talk to your child's doctor if you have any questions or concerns about their well being.
