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Herpangina - Overview

Definition of Herpangina:

Herpangina is a viral illness in which ulcers and lesions (sores) form inside the mouth, and there is sore throat and fever.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Herpangina is typically caused by Coxsackie group A viruses.

The number of cases of herpangina is unknown, but it is a common childhood infection. It is most often seen in children ages 3 - 10, but it can occur in any age group. Cases of herpangina at school or in the neighborhood increase the chances that your child will develop the illness.

Throat anatomy

Mouth anatomy

Reviewed last on: 11/12/2007
Rachel A. Lewis, MD, FAAP, Columbia University Pediatric Family Practice, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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