How to Treat Coxsackieviruses

Coxsackieviruses are part of a family of viruses that manifest in different ways. Almost half of the children with coxsackievirus infections have no symptoms, while others may develop sores in their throats and on their hands and feet (known as hand, foot and mouth disease).

Things You'll Need

• Disinfectant Sprays
• Popsicles
• Acetaminophen
• Antibacterial Soaps
• Ibuprofen

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Instructions

• 1

  Wash your hands frequently and have family members do the same to keep the virus from spreading. This virus can spread by way of feces-contaminated hands and surfaces.

• 2

  Eat soft foods if there are ulcers or sores in your mouth. Drink plenty of liquids.

• 3

  Drink cold liquids or eat Popsicles. They can soothe a sore mouth and help numb the pain.

• 4

  Take acetaminophen for a fever. Sometimes a coxsackievirus causes what's known as biphasic fever. It comes for one day, then disappears, then returns two days later, then disappears again, and so on.

• 5

  Allow the virus to run its course. There is no treatment for the virus other than comfort measures.

• 6

  Rest as needed.

• 7

  Eat as nutritiously as possible.