What Is Coxsackievirus?
10. Diagnosis and Treatment
Infection by Coxsackievirus can be verified by laboratory examination of stool and other bodily fluids. However, in most cases diagnosis is made by clinical examination. Parents do not always seek medical treatment for children with mild symptoms. However, illnesses that do not resolve within one week always warrant examination by a medical professional to rule out possible complications.
There is no known cure or vaccine for Coxsackievirus. Medical treatments are palliative in nature, providing only comfort and temporary relief of symptoms. Research is currently underway to develop vaccines, especially for the serotype correlated with Type 1 diabetes. Epidemiologists and public health professionals likewise look for ways to minimize the spread of the virus.
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