Coxsackie A9 Virus Infection

Coxsackie A9 Virus Infection

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Contributed byKrish Tangella MD, MBAJun 22, 2020

The topic Coxsackie A9 Virus Infection you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Echo Virus Infection.

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  • Echo Virus Infection is an infection caused by echo viruses, which are group of viruses (belonging to the species enterovirus) that infect the gastrointestinal tract and also cause skin rashes. The term ECHO virus denotes “Enteric Cytopathic Human Orphan” virus
  • Echo viruses are common human pathogens that can cause a wide variety of illnesses, which may be mild, severe, or even fatal. They cause both epidemic and endemic types of infection in individuals of all ages
  • In the temperate climate, infections occur very commonly during summer and fall; in the tropical climates, it seems to occur throughout the year. The infection rate varies depending upon the following factors:
    • Season
    • Geography
    • Age
    • Socio-economic status
  • Overcrowded living conditions and poor hygiene are the main reasons for infection among lower socio-economic groups
  • Common complications associated with Echo Virus Infection that affect the heart and brain are myocarditis, pericarditis, meningitis, encephalitis, coma, and death
  • There is no specific treatment to cure Echo Virus Infection; most often, the infection clears spontaneously on its own. When the severity of the illness is mild, a complete recovery without any treatment is possible. But when infections affect other organs, such as the heart and lungs, the disease can become very severe and fatal

Please find comprehensive information on Echo Virus Infection regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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