Your Care Instructions
Herpangina (say "HUR-pann-JY-nuh") is an illness that is caused by a virus. It causes sores inside the mouth, a sore throat, and a high fever. Adults usually do not get it. Herpangina easily spreads to other children through exposure to a sick child's runny nose or saliva.
While herpangina can make your child feel very ill for a few days, this illness usually clears up within a week. The most common concern is that your child may get dehydrated because it is painful to swallow. You can use home treatment to reduce your child's pain and discomfort. Since this illness is caused by a virus, antibiotic medicine is not used to treat it.
Follow-up care is a key part of your child's treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse call line if your child is having problems. It's also a good idea to know your child's test results and keep a list of the medicines your child takes.
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