Herpangina
Last Updated: 2019-08-27
ICD11: -
Last Updated: 2019-08-27
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: -
Zahorsky 1924.
Pharyngitis vesicularis.
Particularly throat infections occurring in summer and autumn, especially in young children and adolescents.
Herpangina is caused by type A Coxsackie viruses (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10).
High, often biphasic fever (up to 40°C), cramps, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea and myalgia. In the course of the disease, blisters appear in the area of the throat and the palatum molle. After about 4 days, the vesicles erupt with formation of ulcers and subsequent healing within 14 days.
Symptomatic
Camomile extract (Kamillosan® liq)
1-6 years: 1.5 ml in 1 l water 1x daily
CI: Hypersensitivity to ingredients.
Application: Apply after brushing teeth
6-12 years: after consultation with a dentist
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