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How Can Coxsackievirus Infection Be Treated?

I am a RN and work in an Occupational Health at a hospital. I was off today getting chemo for lung CA. I received Pemetrexed and Decadron . I am a tpye one diabetic X 45 years with a pump. An employee came to our office today with Coxsackie virus. He touched everything in site. How long would you suggest I stay away from that office?
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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Hello dear , welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your question and here is my advice.
Prevention is difficult; avoid direct contact with anyone with HFMD, and their stool, saliva, and blister fluid. Hand washing and cleaning of items handled by HFMD patients are the best additional methods for prevention.
These viruses are transmitted mainly by the fecal-oral route and by respiratory aerosols.
The viruses can stay alive in objects 3-5 days.


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How Can Coxsackievirus Infection Be Treated?

Hello dear , welcome to Ask a doctor service. I read your question and here is my advice. Prevention is difficult; avoid direct contact with anyone with HFMD, and their stool, saliva, and blister fluid. Hand washing and cleaning of items handled by HFMD patients are the best additional methods for prevention. These viruses are transmitted mainly by the fecal-oral route and by respiratory aerosols. The viruses can stay alive in objects 3-5 days. Hope I have answered your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further.