Question 1

can you get coxsackie twice in 1 month?

Accepted Answer

Family of viruses: This is a family of several strains that often trigger infections in the GI tract. Having one strain will give you immunity to that strain.Immunity to one strain does not translate into immunity to all strains.For most, it would be unusual but possible.

Question 2

can you get coxsackie from cats and dogs?

Accepted Answer

Not from that: It causes hand, foot and mouth disease, which is a viral infection usually in kids.It causes a blister-like rash on the affected parts.  You may be thinking of hoof and mouth disease that effects cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and deer.

Question 3

can you get coxsackie as an adult? how long is the incubation period for coxsackie?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is generally less common. The incubation period is generally 2-5 days. All the best.

Question 4

is it possible to get the coxsackie virus on your genitals ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The rash associated with hand, foot and mouth disease in infants and small children often begins in the genital area.

Question 5

can you get coxsackie again if you had it as a child? or is it a once and done like chicken pox?

Accepted Answer

Yes: there are many strains of coxsackievirus, the more well known one is "hand-foot-mouth disease" which is typically B19.  But it is possible for different strains to produce similar clinical picture.  The answer is yes.

Question 6

is it  possible to get hand, foot and mouth disease (coxsackie virus) twice?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Although hfm is most often associated with coxsackievirus a16, the process does occur with other enteroviral strains (enterovirus 71 & others). A child will develop immunity to an individual strain after an illness but be susceptible to other unrelated strains, much like there are different strains that cause the flu.

Question 7

can coxsackie be itchy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any blistering condition can become itchy. The salt in your sweat can enter any of these skin lesions and trigger itching. Coxsackie  viruses can produce blistering skin lesions.

Question 8

how can i keep my 4yr old comfortable while he has coxsackie ?

Accepted Answer

See below: Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin for pain and fever. Lots of fluids. If he has a really sore throat, talk with his doctor about magic swizzle.

Question 9

how to treat the coxsackie virus?

Accepted Answer

Tincture of time: There really is nothing to do except symptomatic relief.

Question 10

is it ok to take a laxitive if i have coxsackie virus?

Accepted Answer

Laxative: I wpould refrain from taking a laxative because it is possible that you may develop diarrhea

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