Earlier, Russians reported an increase in cases of infection with the Coxsackie virus in Turkey. This information was later denied by the Turkish authorities.
According to therapist Olga Malakhova, the disease is particularly dangerous for children and the elderly.
In a conversation with the publication “Postnews” the doctor told what complications can cause the disease. First of all, Malakhova pointed to meningitis and encephalitis. In addition, patients have a rash, vomiting, weakness, sore throat and high fever.
It is useless to treat the disease with antibiotics, since they are ineffective against the virus. To alleviate the condition will help drinking plenty of fluids, Malakhova specified and emphasized that only a doctor can prescribe adequate treatment.
Therefore, she recommended to contact specialists at the appearance of symptoms of the disease.
Earlier, experts told what threatens infection with the Coxsackie virus.