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How Can Coxsackie Infection Be Treated?

My grandson is 15 and has coxsackie and its its most uncomfortable to eat and is uncomfortable on his skin (itchy) and you give some advice as to what he can eat and what will help the itch. He also has them on his face and how long does it take to go away. He s embarrassed to go to school with this on his face do you have any idea how long it takes to clear up?
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Hi,

If it is coxsackie alone then symptomatic treatment with antihistaminics in proper doses is sufficient. Steroids are added in severe cases as is done in your case. Since you are on chemotherapy with low counts it should be made sure that there is no superadded bacterial infection.

If you have a fever with low counts, it is mandatory that you take antibiotics even if it is a viral infection. Sometimes during the recovery phase of blood counts rash becomes severe and abates slowly. This is because of immune reconstitution during the recovery phase which increases the antigen-antibody reaction, the cause of the rash. Usually, medication is not taken in proper doses hence symptoms persistent. Please consult your doctor again to adjust the dose of your medication.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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How Can Coxsackie Infection Be Treated?

Hi, If it is coxsackie alone then symptomatic treatment with antihistaminics in proper doses is sufficient. Steroids are added in severe cases as is done in your case. Since you are on chemotherapy with low counts it should be made sure that there is no superadded bacterial infection. If you have a fever with low counts, it is mandatory that you take antibiotics even if it is a viral infection. Sometimes during the recovery phase of blood counts rash becomes severe and abates slowly. This is because of immune reconstitution during the recovery phase which increases the antigen-antibody reaction, the cause of the rash. Usually, medication is not taken in proper doses hence symptoms persistent. Please consult your doctor again to adjust the dose of your medication. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon