herpangina…

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throat anatomy, mouth anatomy, herpangina, viral illness characterized by ulcers, lesions inside the mouth, sore throat, fever, similar shallow blister-like lesions appear on the palms, soles, hand, foot, mouth disease, herpangina, coxsackie virus, coxsackie group a viruses, herpangina is characterized by mouth ulcers, a high fever, sore throat, headache, precede the appearance, the lesions, lesions, generally ulcers, a white to whitish-gray base, a red border, on the roof, the mouth, throat, ulcers very painful, generally, a few lesions, incidence of herpangina, a common childhood infection, a history of herpangina at school, neighborhood increases the chances child, develop the illness, lesions in mouth, similar lesions on feet, hands, buttocks, fever, loss of appetite, sore throat, painful swallowing, necessary, diagnosis, history, physical examination, acetaminophen, ibuprofen by mouth, fever, discomfort, topical anesthetic agents, the mouth, contain benzocaine, xylocaine, not required, non-irritating diet, increased fluid intake, illness, clears up, a week, no complications, call health care provider fever, sore throat, throat lesions persist beyond 5 days, child is having trouble drinking liquids, looks dehydrated, fever becomes, excessive, persistent, most viruses, no practical prevention, awareness of other cases of herpangina, in the neighborhood, school, allow earlier diagnosis.