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Coxsackie B virus infection may also induce aseptic meningitis. As a group, they are the most common cause of unexpected sudden death, and may account for up to 50% of such cases.s of 2008, there is no well-accepted treatment for the Coxsackie B group of viruses. Palliative care is available, however, and patients suffering chest pain or stiffness of the neck should be examined for signs of cardiac or central nervous system involvement, respectively.
Rashes: Coxsackie. Family Health Guide. The coxsackievirus can harmlessly exist in the digestive tract at any given time and produce no symptoms, however some kids with coxsackie can develop a high fever and telltale tiny, painful, red blisters that make them extremely irritable (and their moms extremely stressed!).