Pathogenesis (disease development)
Coxsackie virus infections (virus family: Picorna virus) are transmitted primarily fecal-orally, but also via infected food. Aerogenic – via the air – and placental – via the placenta (placenta) – transmission also play a role.
Etiology (causes)
Biographic causes
- Socioeconomic factors – low socioeconomic status.
- Low standard of hygiene
Behavioral causes
- Compliance with hygiene standards
- High parity (number of births).
- Tropical regions or seasonal in summer / autumn in temperate zones.
