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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.
The Coxsackie A16 virus is usually responsible for causing HFMD, though some cases are known to originate from enterovirus 71. Most children under the age of 10 contract hand, foot and mouth disease. While this disease mainly affects children, older kids and adults do develop the disease. They usually develop a milder form of the illness, though some adults may develop severe symptoms.