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My great nephew has a viral infection inside of his mouth with blisters high fever. is there a name for this viral?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Herpangina: I believe you are referring to herpangina which is caused by a coxsackie virus.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/9/2013

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