Herpangina | Overview
Herpangina | Symptoms & Causes
In-Depth
You can help prevent your child from getting herpangina by ensuing that her hands are kept clean. If your child has herpangina, good handwashing is also necessary to help prevent the spread of the disease.
The following are the most common symptoms of herpangina. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms to look for in your child include:
Herpangina | Testing & Diagnosis
Tests
Herpangina is usually diagnosed based on a complete history and physical examination of your child. The lesions of herpangina are unique and usually allow for a diagnosis simply on physical examination.
Herpangina | Treatments
The goal of treatment for herpangina is to help decrease the severity of the symptoms. Since it's a viral infection, antibiotics are ineffective. Treatment for your child may include:
- increased fluid intake
- acetaminophen for any fever