Herpes angina

It is a type of influenza caused by viruses summer. There are several viruses that cause herpangina, which can cause the outbreak several times. The disease causes high fever of 38 º to 40 º C for 1-4 days appearance of blisters on the tongue and inside the throat, that once broken saw stomatitis causing much pain.

Treatment

There is no medicine to cure the disease. There are remedies to relieve fever and pain.

Care should be taken at home.

Food: giving easily digestible food (soft or pasty), with little seasoning.

Liquids: take plenty of fluids that do not irritate the throat.

Bathroom: except when a high fever and not in a good mood, you can take a quick shower.

School: If you do not have a fever and appetite has returned, there is no problem in going to school.

Bring back to the hospital

Unable to take fluids and is very depressed, powerless.

Have continuous high fever for more than 3 days.

Prevent the spread and future crises

To prevent the spread of infection, wash your hands and your child's hands often. Make sure it does:

• having blown the child's nose

• after changing a diaper

• after using the toilet

• before preparing food

There is no vaccine against the virus.

Signs and symptoms

The herpangina and FMD can both begin with fever, sore throat and a general feeling of malaise for several days before the rash appears in the mouth. Children may not want to eat and get very irritable. Older children may complain of headache, sore throat and lack of energy.