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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 duration of the symptoms depends on the specific type of coxsackie virus. In the majority of cases symptoms disappear after 7-10 days, with the first 3 or so days being the worst. In some cases the fever comes and goes - it appears for a day, only to reappear a few days later.