Coxsackie virus

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What conditions are related to coxsackie viruses? Although coxsackie virus generally results in mild symptoms, there are more serious conditions related to it: Coxsackie virus is the common cause of haemorrhagic conjunctivitis - infection affecting the whites of the eyes.
Susceptibility of mice to group B coxsackie virus is influenced by the diabetic gene.
Coxsackie virus is myotropic and neurotropic and also an enterovirus which can cause enteritis.
Coxsackie virus is a member of the enterovirus genus of the picornavirus family.
Coxsackie virus is mainly transmitted by the oral-faecal route and the public has been advised to maintain good personal hygiene, hand washing after defaecation and before handling food, avoid sharing baby pacifiers, avoid overcrowding.

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