What Is Herpangina?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
1. What Are the Symptoms of Herpangina?
When children are exposed to herpangina, their symptoms can appear in two to five days. A few general symptoms, such as a sudden high fever, sore throat and headaches, show up first. Most parents think their children simply have a bad cold when the infection starts.
After a couple of days, you can begin to see small, gray blisters in your child’s mouth and throat. This is the telltale sign of herpangina. Other symptoms may also appear, such as neck pain, difficulty swallowing and loss of appetite. Babies may vomit or drool more than usual.
