What Is Herpangina?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. How Is Herpangina Diagnosed in Babies?
Babies are harder to diagnose than older children or adults. They may show a lot of the same symptoms, but they also may present with mild signs or no symptoms at all. Specific things to look out for are fever, excessive drowsiness or fussiness, upset stomach and ulcers in the mouth.
It is always a good idea to consult your doctor if your baby is behaving differently than normal or if he or she has a persistent fever or sores. In some cases, herpangina in babies can cause liver failure or swelling in the brain or in the tissues surrounding the spinal cord. The earlier the doctor can intervene, the better.
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