What Is Coxsackievirus?
6. Herpangina
Herpangina is another non-serious disease of childhood. It is caused by Coxsackievirus serotypes A1-10, 12, and 22, and occasionally B1-5. The first signs of illness are usually a high fever, irritability, and refusal to eat. Some young children will also pull on their ears or complain of headaches. Lymph nodes in the neck become swollen and some children will vomit. Febrile seizures can occur.
Unlike sores from hand-foot-and-mouth disease, they are restricted to the very back of the mouth and throat where they are difficult to detect without a close examination. The sores are less than 5 millimeters in diameter and consist of a white or yellow raised portion surrounded by a red border. After the fever has subsided, patients recover in five to 10 days.
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