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FATAL COXSACKIEVIRUS A16 INFECTION

Authors :
Wang, Chung-Yi
Li Lu, Frank
Wu, Mei-Hwan
Lee, Chin-Yun
Huang, Li-Min
Source :
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal; March 2004, Vol. 23 Issue: 3 p275-276, 2p
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

A 15-month-old boy presenting with hand, foot and mouth disease died of myocarditis and intractable shock caused by coxsackievirus A16 infection. It is apparent that coxsackievirus A16 infection is not always a benign infection.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08913668 and 15320987
Volume :
23
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48956401
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/01.inf.0000115950.63906.78