Ver el código de «Herpangina»

==Background==
*Caused by [[coxsackie]]virus
*Similar to [[Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease]] but without hand and foot lesions

==Clinical Features==
[[File:Herpangina2016.jpg|thumb|Oral herpangitic lesions.]]
*Prodrome
**Sudden onset of high [[fever]], [[sore throat]], malaise 
*[[Rash]] appears 24-48hr after prodrome
**Vesicles 1-2 mm in size that rupture leaving shallow, painful whitish ulcers on soft palate/posterior pharynx
**Similar to hand, foot, mouth disease but with out hand and foot lesions
*Lasts 7-10d

==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Peds Rash DDX}}

==Evaluation==
*Clinical diagnosis, based on history and physical examination
**If unsure, see [[Pediatric Fever]]

==Management==
{{Hand Foot Mouth Management}}

==Disposition==
*Discharge

==See Also==
*[[Enteroviral Infections]]
*[[Pediatric Rashes]]

==External Links==
SGEM - [http://thesgem.com/2014/06/sgem81-sore-mouth-lidocaine-for-oral-ulcers/ Oral Lidocaine in children for mouth ulcers]

==References==
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