Question 1

what is herpangina?

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Viral infection : Herpangina is a viral infection that causes painful blisters and sores in the mouth. It is usually self limiting and goes away by itself. Using mouth rinses with a numbing chemical (lidocaine)may help.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of herpangina?

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Oral pain: Herpangina is a viral infection of the mouth and results in small, painful blisters.  There is no treatment, only supportive measures, such as cold products, Ibuprofen and topical analgesics such as those used for teething.

Question 3

how long should herpangina last in adults?

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Generally: A week or so. It is a virus and is self limiting. Treat the symptoms to be comfortable and it will resolve on its own.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: herpangina?

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Herpangina: Good day;
   Herpangina is a viral infection which causes small blisters (vesicles) that quickly rupture to form small ulcers. Most common in youngsters; however, Herpangina has potential to affect all ages. The virus is usually spread by mouth- via the saliva. Symptoms include fever, headaches, and terrible sore throats. Oral meds. acetaminophen or ibuprofen and topical ontiments like benzocaine.

Question 5

can you tell me how i could alleviate herpangina pain?

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Viscous lidocaine: A prescription for viscous Lidocaine (often with Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and kaopectate) is effective.

Question 6

herpangina highly contagious?

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yes: Caused by coxsackie virus  passed on in same household -of short duration with vesicles in hard and soft palate preceded by ulcers not that painful -last only a few days -no treatment necessary.

Question 7

is herpangina contagious in adults?

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For kids: Kids usually have this virus and it is self limiting. In other words there are no effective treatments for this. Antivirals don't do well against it nor antibiotics. Adults have much less to worry about with this enterovirus.

Question 8

what is the treatment for herpangina?

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Symptom relief only: Herpangina is a viral infection of the mouth and results in small, painful blisters.  There is no treatment, only supportive measures, such as cold products, Ibuprofen and topical analgesics such as those used for teething.

Question 9

can i give my gf herpangina from having oral sex?

Accepted Answer

Possibly...: Are you sure you have herpangina or just oral herpes simplex? Herpangina is caused by a coxsakie virus, an enterovirus. Either way both are highly contagous.

Question 10

are herpangina blisters contagious?

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Herpangina: Usually occurs in children but can occur in anyone. It is a viral infection and it is contagious. 
Patients usually develop ulcers in the back of the throat, with a resulting sore throat and fever.
The infection clears up in 7-10 days.

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