What is herpangina?

A viral infection: Herpangina is characterized by red vesicles or blisters of the soft palate and throat. It is usually seen in children and is caused by infection of thecoxsackie virus type a or b. It is self limiting, and usually clears up on its own but it is contagious.

Contagious virus: Herpangina is a viral illness that involves blisters and ulcerative lesions in a patients mouth. Symptoms may include, mouth pain, a sore throat, and a fever. Vesicles with red surrounds. Herpangina is a very contagious infection which occurs for the most part in children under 10. It is possible for adults who are caring for infected children to become infected.