We would like to draw your attention to the increasing cases of Coxsackievirus infections. This highly contagious disease primarily affects young children, but people of any age can become infected.
Coxsackieviruses belong to a large family of viruses — enteroviruses. They were named in 1948 after a small town in the USA where the first samples were obtained.
The most common clinical forms of this disease can be enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthema (also known as "hand-foot-mouth disease") and enteroviral vesicular pharyngitis (herpangina).
How to protect yourself and your loved ones:
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Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly
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Avoid contact with infected individuals
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Keep surfaces clean
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Seek medical attention promptly if ARVI symptoms appear
Important to know:
✓ The virus is mainly transmitted through unwashed hands and contaminated surfaces
✓ The incubation period is 3-5 days
✓ Patients are most contagious during the first week of illness
At our clinics, you can:
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Get 24/7 specialist consultation
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Take diagnostic PCR tests for enteroviruses
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Receive qualified medical care
Timely medical consultation and properly prescribed treatment will help you return to your normal lifestyle faster.
Take care and stay healthy!