Pathology Reference Laboratory is dedicated to providing the highest quality technical and medical professional services to patients and the healthcare providers we are privileged to serve. Our foundation is based on total commitment to outstanding service and support. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our service. We believe that the key to our success begins and ends with the partnership between pathologist, healthcare provider, and patient.
A very serious problem caused by coxsackievirus is infection of the heart and lining of the heart (myopericarditis). Fortunately, this complication is quite rare. Myopericarditis symptoms may vary from mild to severe. Severe cases may result in heart failure, heart attack or death. Myopericarditis is more common in young, active adults.
Coxsackie virus infection can cause many cold-like symptoms as well as blisters on the mouth hands and feet. Lactose intolerance, or the inability to digest lactose, leads to gas, bloating, and other symptoms. Inflammatory bowel disease causes swelling and symptoms such as cramping, chronic diarrhea, and bleeding. A drug overdose can be fatal and causes sleepiness, confusion, coma, vomiting, and other symptoms. A thermal burn of the mouth or tongue can cause pain, blisters, peeling skin, and temporary loss of taste. Sickle cell disease symptoms include repeated infections, yellow skin, fatigue, dizziness, pain, and more.