Herpangina
Herpangina is a condition consisting of a viral infection that causes sore throat, ulcers (sores) in the mouth, and fever.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
35 year experience in Pediatrics
Is a type of:
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How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Rare |
How it can usually be treated?
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What is herpangina?
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What are the symptoms of herpangina?
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How long should herpangina last in adults?
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What is the definition or description of: Herpangina?
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Can you tell me how I could alleviate herpangina pain?
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Herpangina highly contagious?
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Is herpangina contagious in adults?
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A 18-year old male asked:
Can I give my gf herpangina from having oral sex?
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What is the treatment for herpangina?
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Herpangina cause rash on body?
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Can men pass herpangina through their penis ?
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How long is a toddler with herpangina contagious?
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What can be done for my 4yo son who got infected by herpangina?
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A 36-year old female asked:
My daughter has herpangina, how long is she contagious for? And should she stay at home away from all kids?
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A 42-year old asked:
Are herpangina blisters contagious?
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A 36-year old female asked:
My 5 yr old has herpangina, how long is it contagious for?
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A 37-year old asked:
Can i prevent herpangina by giving oral sex to my partner?
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A 33-year old asked:
Does herpangina requires antibiotics for 2 years old or 9 months child ?
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A 34-year old asked:
My gums hurt. Does this sound like herpangina? There aren't actual visible sores.
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A 23-year old female asked:
Baby has herpangina or possible impetigo what can I do and Is it a life long virus ?
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A 19-year old female asked about a female:
She has herpangina what can i do to prevent it from spreading and is it contagious if she kisses people?
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A 23-year old female asked:
How long does difficulty swallowing associated with herpangina last?
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A 36-year old asked:
How are the herpes virus and herpangina distinguished from each other?
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A 46-year old asked:
What is the difference between these two: herpangina and herpes vagina?
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A 47-year old female asked:
I was dx w/ herpangina. My question is 2 fold.ive had herpangina 10 years ago (I'm 47yo) can I get it again? & purple/blk spots next to uvula normal?
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A 33-year old female asked:
My baby is diagnosis with herpangina. His fever runs 102-103. Should I wake him to give him another dose of Motrin? His temp is rising again and he's hot
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A 36-year old asked:
Day 3 of herpangina mouth sores when will the sores clear up ?
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A 20-year old male asked:
Been months sinse i had "herpangina" bumps still there now sore again seems like out breaks what is it (big yellowish ones)im 19 female and i smoke..
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A 47-year old female asked:
Im 9 days in with herpangina. am feelin better, but have noticed on & off pain under armpits and groin,no pain w palpation or no swollen nodes normal?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Newborn was diagnosed with herpangina, prescribed magic mouthwash, are there any side effects? And what if its swallowed
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