Coxsackie A Virus Flashcards
1
Q
What are the common etiological viruses of HFMD?
A
CA6
CA16
CA24
EV71
2
Q
What kind of virus is Coxsackie A virus?
A
Enterovirus
2
Q
What are the diseases caused by Coxsackie A?
A
Acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis
Herpangina
Hand-Foot-and-Mouth disease
3
Q
What are the complications of HFMD?
A
Neurogenic pulmonary oedema
Encephalitis
Aseptic meningitis
4
Q
What is the number 1 cause of aseptic meningitis?
A
Enteroviruses
5
Q
How is HFMD transmitted?
A
Faecal-oral
Saliva, respiratory droplets
Indirect through articles
6
Q
How do you diagnose HFMD?
A
RT-PCR