What Is Herpangina?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. How Is Herpangina Treated?
Most of the symptoms of herpangina go away on their own within 10 days. Doctors usually send patients home with instructions to get plenty of rest and an adequate intake of fluids to avoid dehydration.
Because it is caused by a virus, herpangina can’t be treated with antibiotics. Doctors may prescribe topical ointments with a numbing agent to soothe the pain of the ulcers. They may also recommend age-appropriate doses of ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Children should not take aspirin for viral infections, as it could cause Reye’s syndrome, which can be fatal.
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