what is pleurodynia
Pleurodynia is an uncommon complication of coxsackievirus B infection. However, cases of pleurodynia secondary to other enteroviruses have been reported (eg, cytopathogenic human orphan [ECHO] virus). Pleurodynia is defined as the sudden occurrence of lancinating chest pain or abdominal pain attacks, commonly associated with fever, malaise, and headaches. Coxsackievirus B is an RNA Enterovirus, which usually causes an asymptomatic or brief upper respiratory tract or gastroenteric infection.