coxsackies
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The doctor suspected the child had a coxsackievirus infection, which explained the blisters on her tongue.
Definition:A type of enterovirus that can cause various illnesses, including hand, foot, and mouth disease.
From coxsackievirus
Example:The kindergarten had to close for a week because of an outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth disease.
Definition:A common viral illness in children caused by coxsackievirus and other enteroviruses, characterized by sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet.
From hand, foot, and mouth disease
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