Patient's question:
Previously, the herpes simplex pharyngitis was treated with intravenous fluids and it healed. This time, it has started to recur. What kind of help is needed: The child is not eating or drinking as much now. How should I address this? Can the medications mentioned earlier help with liquid vitamin digestion?Doctor's answer:
Herpangina is a special manifestation of childhood colds, commonly seen in summer and autumn. It often occurs in kindergartens and nurseries, with more cases among infants and young children. It is caused by a virus called "Coxsackievirus A group," which can lead to recurrent infections. The clinical symptoms of herpangina include fever, sore throat, and the appearance of small blisters on the oral cavity, soft palate, and tonsils or uvula. Initially, the blisters are grayish-white papules with a red halo around them, later turning into shiny blisters. When they rupture, they form small ulcers. Most cases involve the simultaneous presence of papules, blisters, and ulcers. Children often drool and refuse food due to sore throat.