coxsackievirus
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Definition
Noun: 1. An enterovirus: A type of virus belonging to the Enterovirus genus within the Picornaviridae family. 2. Causes a specific disease: It is known for causing a disease whose symptoms are similar to those of poliomyelitis, but it does not typically result in paralysis.
Usage
The term is used in medical and scientific contexts to refer to this specific group of viruses and the illnesses they cause. * As a subject: The coxsackievirus is highly contagious, especially among children. * As an object: Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of coxsackievirus.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Coxsackievirus A and B: The virus is categorized into two main groups, A and B, which are associated with different clinical syndromes. For example, Coxsackievirus A16 is a frequent cause of hand, foot, and mouth disease.
- In research contexts: The term is used in virology and immunology studies.
Variants and Related Words
- Coxsackie virus: An alternate, less common spelling.
- Enterovirus: The broader genus to which coxsackieviruses belong. Other enteroviruses include poliovirus and echovirus.
- Non-polio enterovirus: A descriptive term sometimes used to categorize coxsackieviruses and similar viruses.
Synonyms
- Non-paralytic poliomyelitis-like virus: A descriptive synonym highlighting its clinical presentation.
- Hand, foot, and mouth disease virus (for specific serotypes): A context-specific synonym for the strains causing that particular illness.
Related Phrases and Terms
- Aseptic meningitis: A condition that can be caused by coxsackievirus.
- Herpangina: A painful mouth infection often caused by coxsackievirus A.
- Pleurodynia (Bornholm disease): A condition involving severe chest pain, caused by coxsackievirus B.
Noun
- enterovirus causing a disease resembling poliomyelitis but without paralysis