Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Fever - Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Sore throat, or painful swallowing
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Ulcers in the mouth and throat, and similar sores on the feet, hands, and buttocks
The ulcers usually have a white to whitish-gray base and a red border. They may be very painful. Generally, there are only a few sores.
Signs and tests
Tests are not normally necessary. Diagnosis can usually be made from the history and physical examination.
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Herpangina Treatment
Review Date: 11/02/2009
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of
Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
