Problem

Herpangina

Other Names:
Vesicular pharyngitis
Nature:

Herpangina, also called mouth blisters, is a painful mouth infection caused by coxsackieviruses. Usually, herpangina is produced by one particular strain of coxsackie virus A (and the term "herpangina virus" refers to coxsackievirus A), but it can also be caused by coxsackievirus B or echoviruses. Most cases of herpangina occur in the summer, affecting mostly children. However, it occasionally occurs in adolescents and adults. It was first characterized in 1920.

Broader Problems:
Coxsackie viruses
Subject(s):
Medicine Lungs, throat
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems
Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST