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

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

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

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

Possible in adults: Coxsackie virus usually occurs in children and presents with fever and rash. It can occur in adults. The incubation period is about 10 days.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/13/2017

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A member asked:

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

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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