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Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth diseaseHHerpangina and hand, foot and mouth diseaseHerpangina and hand, foot and mouth diseaseEnglishInfectious DiseasesChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)Mouth;Hand;FootImmune systemConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)Fever;Headache;Pain;Rash;Sore throat2019-03-14T04:00:00Z8.5000000000000059.6000000000000843.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease are both illnesses that are caused by the Coxsackie virus. Herpangina causes ulcers at the back of the mouth. Hand, foot and mouth disease causes blisters on any combination of the hands, feet and the mouth.</p><h2>What are herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease?</h2><p>Both herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease are viral infections caused by the Coxsackie virus. In herpangina, small red ulcers appear at the back of the mouth. In hand, foot and mouth disease, the rash can also appear as small, red blisters or spots on the hands, feet, mouth, and possibly on the skin in other areas of the body. Both illnesses can cause <a href="/Article?contentid=30&language=English">fever</a>, pain and may cause your child to refuse food and liquids.</p><p>The ulcers and spots in both illnesses will go away on their own within 10 days.</p><h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Herpangina is a common, painful infection featuring ulcers at the back of the mouth in children.</li><li>Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common infection that causes small blisters on any combination of the hands, feet, inside or outside of the mouth.</li><li>Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease are caused by the Coxsackie virus. </li><li>The small red spots can last up to 10 days.</li><li>Treatment includes good pain control and making sure your child gets enough liquids to stay hydrated. Antibiotics are not effective against viruses.</li><li>Wash your hands and your child’s hands often to prevent spreading the disease.</li></ul><h2>What are the signs and symptoms of herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease?</h2><p>Both herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease can start with fever, sore throat and generally not feeling well for several days before the small red spots appear. Children may not want to eat and may become very irritable. Older children may complain of <a href="/Article?contentid=29&language=English">headache</a>, sore throat and lack of energy.</p><h2>Complications of herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease are mild</h2><p>The most common complication of herpangina or hand, foot and mouth disease is <a href="/Article?contentid=776&language=English">dehydration</a>. Children may refuse to drink fluids due to the pain in their mouth. However, with care at home, most children can get enough liquids to stay hydrated.</p><p>Other complications are very rare.</p><h2>When to get medical assistance</h2><h3>Call your child’s regular doctor</h3><ul><li>The pain is not relieved with acetaminophen or ibuprofen. </li><li>The ulcers in the mouth last for more than 10 days.</li></ul><h3>Go to your nearest Emergency Department or call 911</h3><ul><li>Your child has chest pain, shortness of breath, feels their heart racing or seems overly tired.</li><li>Your child has a headache, <a href="/Article?contentid=746&language=English">vomiting</a>, <a href="/Article?contentid=953&language=English">neck pain</a> or stiffness, or a change in behaviour.</li><li>Your child has not made any urine in more than eight hours and is very sleepy.</li></ul>
الذباح الحلئي والحمى القلاعيةاالذباح الحلئي والحمى القلاعيةHerpangina and hand-foot-and-mouth diseaseArabicInfectious DiseasesChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)Mouth;Hand;FootImmune systemConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)Fever;Headache;Pain;Rash;Sore throat2009-10-16T04:00:00Z7.0000000000000066.0000000000000742.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>الذباح الحلئي هو عدوى فيروسية في الجزء الخلفي من الحلق. الاعراض الرئيسية تشمل وجع الحلق وتقرحات. الحمى القلاعية هو مرض فيروسي يسبب بثور على اليدين والقدمين وتقرحات في الفم.</p>
疱疹性咽峡炎和手足口病疱疹性咽峡炎和手足口病Herpangina and hand-foot-and-mouth diseaseChineseSimplifiedInfectious DiseasesChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)Mouth;Hand;FootImmune systemConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)Fever;Headache;Pain;Rash;Sore throat2019-03-14T04:00:00Z000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>疱疹性咽峡炎和手足口病都是由柯萨奇病毒(Coxsackie virus)引起的。疱疹性咽峡炎患者的口腔后部会出现溃疡。手足口病则会使患者的手、脚和/或口腔出现水泡。</p><h2>什么是疱疹性咽峡炎和手足口病?</h2><p>疱疹性咽峡炎和手足口病都是由柯萨奇病毒(Coxsackie virus)引起的病毒感染。疱疹性咽峡炎患者的口腔后部会长出红色小溃疡。手足口病患者的手、脚、口腔甚至身体其他部位皮肤上也会长出红色的小水泡。这两种疾病都可使患者出现发烧、疼痛症状,并可能使孩子拒绝进食和饮水。</p><p>这两种疾病导致的溃疡和斑点均会在10天内自行消退。</p><h2>要点</h2><ul><li>疱疹性咽峡炎是一种常见的疼痛性感染,患儿口腔后部会长出溃疡。</li><li>手足口病是一种常见感染,患者的手、脚和/或口腔内/外会长出小水泡。</li><li>疱疹性咽峡炎和手足口病都是由柯萨奇病毒(Coxsackie virus)引起的。</li><li>红色小斑点最多可持续10天。</li><li>治疗方法包括采取适当手段镇痛,并确保孩子摄入足够液体,保持体内水分充足。抗生素无法治疗病毒感染。</li><li>您和孩子都要勤洗手,避免疾病传播。</li></ul>
皰疹性咽峽炎和手足口病皰疹性咽峽炎和手足口病Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth diseaseChineseTraditionalInfectious DiseasesChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)Mouth;Hand;FootImmune systemConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)Fever;Headache;Pain;Rash;Sore throat2019-03-14T04:00:00Z000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>皰疹性咽峽炎和手足口病都是由柯薩奇病毒(Coxsackie virus)引起的。皰疹性咽峽炎患者的口腔後部會出現潰瘍。手足口病則會使患者的手、腳和/或口腔出現水泡。</p><h2>什麼是皰疹性咽峽炎和手足口病?</h2><p>皰疹性咽峽炎和手足口病都是由柯薩奇病毒(Coxsackie virus)引起的病毒感染。皰疹性咽峽炎患者的口腔後部會長出紅色小潰瘍。手足口病患者的手、腳、口腔甚至身體其他部位皮膚上也會長出紅色的小水泡。這兩種疾病都可使患者出現發燒、疼痛症狀,並可能使孩子拒絕進食和飲水。</p><p>這兩種疾病導致的潰瘍和斑點均會在10天內自行消退。</p><h2>要點</h2><ul><li>皰疹性咽峽炎是一種常見的疼痛性感染,患兒口腔後部會長出潰瘍。</li><li>手足口病是一種常見感染,患者的手、腳和/或口腔內/外會長出小水泡。</li><li>皰疹性咽峽炎和手足口病都是由柯薩奇病毒(Coxsackie virus)引起的。</li><li>紅色小斑點最多可持續10天。</li><li>治療方法包括採取適當手段鎮痛,並確保孩子攝入足夠液體,保持體內水分充足。抗生素無法治療病毒感染。</li><li>您和孩子都要勤洗手,避免疾病傳播。</li></ul>
Herpangine et maladie pieds-mains-boucheHHerpangine et maladie pieds-mains-boucheHerpangina and hand-foot-and-mouth diseaseFrenchInfectious DiseasesChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)Mouth;Hand;FootImmune systemConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)Fever;Headache;Pain;Rash;Sore throat2019-03-14T04:00:00ZHealth (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>L’herpangine et la maladie pieds-mains-bouche sont toutes deux causées par le virus Coxsackie. L’herpangine cause des ulcères à l’arrière de la bouche. La maladie pieds-mains-bouche cause des ampoules sur les mains, les pieds et dans la bouche dans n’importe quel ordre.</p><h2>Que sont l’herpangine et la maladie pieds-mains-bouche?</h2><p>Aussi bien l’herpangine que la maladie pieds-mains-bouche sont des infections virales causées par le virus Coxsackie. Pour l’herpangine, de petits ulcères rouges apparaissent à l’arrière de la bouche. Pour la maladie pieds-mains-bouche, l’éruption cutanée peut également apparaître sous la forme d’ampoules ou points rouges de petite taille sur les pieds, la bouche, voire la peau à d’autres endroits du corps. Les deux maladies peuvent causer de la fièvre et des douleurs, et votre enfant pourrait ainsi refuser de s’alimenter et de boire.</p><h2>À retenir</h2><ul><li>L’herpangine est une infection douloureuse courante qui se caractérise par des ulcères à l’arrière de la bouche chez les enfants.</li><li>La maladie pieds-mains-bouche est une infection courante qui cause de petites ampoules sur les mains, les pieds, à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur de la bouche dans n’importe quel ordre.</li><li>L’herpangine et la maladie pieds-mains-bouche sont causées par le virus Coxsackie.</li><li>Les petits points rouges visibles peuvent durer jusqu’à 10 jours.</li><li>Le traitement comprend une bonne maîtrise de la douleur et l’absorption suffisante de liquides par votre enfant pour rester hydraté. Les antibiotiques ne sont pas efficaces contre les virus.</li><li>Lavez-vous les mains ainsi que celles de votre enfant souvent pour prévenir la propagation de la maladie.</li></ul><h2>Signes et symptômes de l’herpangine et de la maladie pieds-mains-bouche</h2><p>Tant l’herpangine que la maladie pieds-mains-bouche peuvent débuter par de la fièvre ou un mal de gorge; en général, on ne se sent pas bien pendant plusieurs jours avant l’apparition des petits points rouges. Il se peut que les enfants refusent de manger et qu’ils deviennent très irritables. Les enfants plus âgés peuvent se plaindre de <a href="/Article?contentid=29&language=french">maux de tête</a>, d’un mal de gorge et d’un manque d’énergie.</p><h2>Les complications de l’herpangine et de la maladie PMB sont légères</h2><p>La complication la plus courante de l’herpangine ou de la maladie PMB est la déshydratation. Les enfants peuvent refuser de boire des liquides en raison de la douleur dans leur bouche. Cependant, grâce à des soins à la maison, la plupart des enfants peuvent obtenir suffisamment de liquides pour rester hydratés.</p><p>Il est très rare d’observer d’autres complications.<br></p><h2>Quand obtenir une aide médicale</h2><h3>Appelez le médecin habituel de votre enfant</h3><ul><li>Ni l’acétaminophène ni l’ibuprofène ne soulagent la douleur.</li><li>Les ulcères buccaux durent plus de 10 jours.</li></ul><h3>Rendez-vous à votre service d’urgence le plus proche ou composez le 911</h3><ul><li>Votre enfant a des douleurs à la poitrine, est essoufflé, sent son cœur s’emballer, ou semble extrêmement fatigué.</li><li>Votre enfant a mal à la tête, <a href="/Article?contentid=746&language=French">vomit</a>, a <a href="/Article?contentid=953&language=French">mal au cou</a> ou des raideurs, ou change de comportement.</li><li>Votre enfant n’a pas uriné en plus de huit heures et est très somnolent.</li></ul>
A herpangina e a febre aftosaAA herpangina e a febre aftosaHerpangina and Hand-Foot-and-Mouth DiseasePortugueseNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-10-16T04:00:00Z66.00000000000007.00000000000000742.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>A herpangina é uma infecção viral na parte posterior da garganta. Os principais sintomas são inflamação e úlceras na garanta. A febre aftosa é uma doença viral que causa borbulhas nas mãos e nos pés e inflamações na boca.</p>
ਹਰਪੈਨਜਿਨਾ (ਮੂੰਹ ਵਿੱਚ ਛਾਲੇ) ਅਤੇ ਹੱਥ-ਪੈਰ-ਅਤੇ-ਮੂੰਹ ਦੀ ਬਿਮਾਰੀਹਰਪੈਨਜਿਨਾ (ਮੂੰਹ ਵਿੱਚ ਛਾਲੇ) ਅਤੇ ਹੱਥ-ਪੈਰ-ਅਤੇ-ਮੂੰਹ ਦੀ ਬਿਮਾਰੀHerpangina and Hand-Foot-and-Mouth DiseasePunjabiNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2010-11-01T04:00:00Z000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>ਹਰਪੈਨਜਿਨਾ ਗਲ਼ੇ ਦੇ ਪਿੱਛਲੇ ਹਿੱਸੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਵਾਇਰਸ ਨਾਲ ਹੋਣ ਵਾਲੀ ਲਾਗ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ। ਮੁੱਖ ਲੱਛਣਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਗਲ਼ੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਦਰਦ ਅਤੇ ਫੋੜੇ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹਨ। ਹੱਥ, ਪੈਰ ਅਤੇ ਮੂੰਹ ਦੀ ਬਿਮਾਰੀ ਵਾਇਰਸ ਕਾਰਨ ਲੱਗਣ ਵਾਲੀ ਬਿਮਾਰੀ ਹੈ ਜਿਸ ਨਾਲ ਹੱਥਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਪੈਰਾਂ ਉੱਤੇ ਅਤੇ ਮੂੰਹ ਵਿੱਚ ਛਾਲੇ ਹੋ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ।</p>
Herpangina y enfermedad mano-pie-bocaHHerpangina y enfermedad mano-pie-bocaHerpangina and Hand-Foot-and-Mouth DiseaseSpanishNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-10-16T04:00:00Z000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>Conozca la herpangina y la enfermedad mano-boca-pie, sus principales síntomas como puntos rojos y ampollas en la boca y los tratamientos para niños y bebés.</p>
அக்கிமுறிப்பு மற்றும் கை-பாதம்-வாய் நோய்அக்கிமுறிப்பு மற்றும் கை-பாதம்-வாய் நோய்Herpangina and Hand-Foot-and-Mouth DiseaseTamilNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-10-16T04:00:00Z000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>அக்கிமுறிப்பு, தொண்டையின் பின்பகுதியில் ஏற்படும் ஒரு வைரஸ் தொற்றுநோயாகும். தொண்டையில் புண் மற்றும் வலி ஆகியவையே பிரதானமான அறிகுறிகளாகும். கை-பாதம்-வாய் நோயானது, கையிலும் பாதத்திலும் கொப்புளங்களையும், வாயில் வலியையும் உண்டாக்கும் ஒரு வைரஸ் வியாதியாகும்.</p>
مُنہ کی پُشت پر چھوٹے آبلے اور السَر (ہرپینجینا)اور ہاتھـپیرـاور منہ کی بیماریممُنہ کی پُشت پر چھوٹے آبلے اور السَر (ہرپینجینا)اور ہاتھـپیرـاور منہ کی بیماریHerpangina and Hand-Foot-and-Mouth DiseaseUrduNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-10-16T04:00:00Z000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>بچوں میں ہاتھ، پیر اور منہ کی بیماریاں وائرس کے سبب ہوتی ہیں جس کے سبب ہاتھوں اور پیروں میں آبلے پڑجاتے ہیں اور منہ کے اندر زخم ہوجاتا ہے۔ علامات اور علاج کے بارے میں معلومات حاصل کریں</p>

 

 

Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease755.000000000000Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth diseaseHerpangina and hand, foot and mouth diseaseHEnglishInfectious DiseasesChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)Mouth;Hand;FootImmune systemConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)Fever;Headache;Pain;Rash;Sore throat2019-03-14T04:00:00Z8.5000000000000059.6000000000000843.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease are both illnesses that are caused by the Coxsackie virus. Herpangina causes ulcers at the back of the mouth. Hand, foot and mouth disease causes blisters on any combination of the hands, feet and the mouth.</p><h2>What are herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease?</h2><p>Both herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease are viral infections caused by the Coxsackie virus. In herpangina, small red ulcers appear at the back of the mouth. In hand, foot and mouth disease, the rash can also appear as small, red blisters or spots on the hands, feet, mouth, and possibly on the skin in other areas of the body. Both illnesses can cause <a href="/Article?contentid=30&language=English">fever</a>, pain and may cause your child to refuse food and liquids.</p><p>The ulcers and spots in both illnesses will go away on their own within 10 days.</p><h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Herpangina is a common, painful infection featuring ulcers at the back of the mouth in children.</li><li>Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common infection that causes small blisters on any combination of the hands, feet, inside or outside of the mouth.</li><li>Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease are caused by the Coxsackie virus. </li><li>The small red spots can last up to 10 days.</li><li>Treatment includes good pain control and making sure your child gets enough liquids to stay hydrated. Antibiotics are not effective against viruses.</li><li>Wash your hands and your child’s hands often to prevent spreading the disease.</li></ul><h2>What are the signs and symptoms of herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease?</h2><p>Both herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease can start with fever, sore throat and generally not feeling well for several days before the small red spots appear. Children may not want to eat and may become very irritable. Older children may complain of <a href="/Article?contentid=29&language=English">headache</a>, sore throat and lack of energy.</p><h2>The virus spreads by touching or breathing</h2><p>Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease are most common in the summer and early fall, however they can occur year round. </p><p>A child with herpangina or hand, foot and mouth disease is most infectious during the first week of illness, but they can still spread the virus for several weeks after their symptoms have disappeared. It takes about three to six days after your child has been exposed to develop symptoms. During this time, a child can spread the virus without having any signs of being sick. The virus that causes herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease is found in an infected person’s saliva and stool.</p><p>The virus spreads from person to person through sneezing or coughing. It can also survive on surfaces and objects, such as countertops and toys, long enough to spread to another person. Your child can also get infected if they touch the stool or fluid from the blisters of an infected person.</p><p>Many parents have questions about when their child can return to daycare after they have been sick with herpangina or hand, foot and mouth disease. It is important to keep your child away from daycare if they have a fever or are not well enough to participate in activities. Keeping children away from daycare does not prevent the spread of herpangina or hand, foot and mouth disease. Check with your child’s childcare centres about their policy about attendance when a child has herpangina or hand, foot and mouth disease. </p><h2>Complications of herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease are mild</h2><p>The most common complication of herpangina or hand, foot and mouth disease is <a href="/Article?contentid=776&language=English">dehydration</a>. Children may refuse to drink fluids due to the pain in their mouth. However, with care at home, most children can get enough liquids to stay hydrated.</p><p>Other complications are very rare.</p><h2>Taking care of your child at home</h2><p>Keep your child hydrated and as comfortable as possible while treating the symptoms of the illness. </p><p>Antibiotics do not work on viruses. They will not help to treat herpangina or hand, foot and mouth disease.</p><h3>Drink small amounts of fluids often</h3><p>Give your child fluids often and in small amounts to prevent dehydration. Cold foods and soft foods such as ice cream and apple sauce are soothing and will not irritate the sores. Citrus, soft drinks, and salty or spicy foods may cause more pain.</p><h3>Pain relief</h3><p>To control pain, give your child <a href="/article?contentid=62&language=English">acetaminophen</a> or <a href="/article?contentid=153&language=English">ibuprofen</a>. Pain relieving rectal suppositories can be given if your child cannot take the medication by mouth. Always follow the instructions on the label or speak with your child’s doctor.</p><h2>Preventing spread and future episodes of herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease disease<br></h2><p>To prevent the spread of infection, <a href="/Article?contentid=1981&language=English">wash your hands</a> and your child’s hands often. Be sure to do so:</p><ul><li>after wiping the child’s nose</li><li>after changing a diaper</li><li>after using the toilet</li><li>before preparing food</li></ul><p>There is no vaccine against Coxsackie virus.</p><h2>When to get medical assistance</h2><h3>Call your child’s regular doctor</h3><ul><li>The pain is not relieved with acetaminophen or ibuprofen. </li><li>The ulcers in the mouth last for more than 10 days.</li></ul><h3>Go to your nearest Emergency Department or call 911</h3><ul><li>Your child has chest pain, shortness of breath, feels their heart racing or seems overly tired.</li><li>Your child has a headache, <a href="/Article?contentid=746&language=English">vomiting</a>, <a href="/Article?contentid=953&language=English">neck pain</a> or stiffness, or a change in behaviour.</li><li>Your child has not made any urine in more than eight hours and is very sleepy.</li></ul><img alt="" src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/herpangina_hand_foot_mouth.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/herpangina_hand_foot_mouth.jpgherpanginaHerpangina and hand, foot and mouth diseaseFalse

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