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Coxsackie Virus

Definition: Coxsackie virus is a type of RNA virus that belongs to the Enterovirus genus of the Picornaviridae family. It causes a variety of diseases, including hand, foot, and mouth disease, as well as viral meningitis.

Senses

Sense 1: Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Definition: Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a contagious viral illness commonly caused by the Coxsackie virus. It primarily affects infants and children, causing fever, mouth sores, and a rash on the hands, feet, and buttocks.

Sample Sentence:

The daycare center had to temporarily close due to an outbreak of Coxsackie virus causing hand, foot, and mouth disease.

Sense 2: Viral Meningitis

Definition: Viral meningitis is an inflammation of the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Coxsackie virus is one of the viral agents that can cause this condition, leading to symptoms such as headache, fever, and neck stiffness.

Sample Sentence:

After thorough testing, the doctors confirmed that the patient's meningitis was caused by the Coxsackie virus.

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