What are the clinical manifestations of herpetic pharyngitis in babies?

The little life in every family is a treasure, especially now that many families only have one child, which makes the child even more precious to them. Children are physically fragile and are very susceptible to illness. Baby herpetic pharyngitis is one of them. What are the clinical manifestations of baby herpetic pharyngitis? This is what everyone wants to know. Let me give you a brief introduction below.

What are the clinical manifestations of herpetic pharyngitis in babies?

Herpangina in children is a special type of upper respiratory tract infection caused by Coxsackie group A virus. It often occurs in summer and autumn. The onset is acute, and the clinical manifestations include high fever, sore throat, drooling, anorexia, vomiting, etc. Physical examination may reveal congestion in the pharynx. Several to dozens of grayish-white blisters measuring 2 to 4 mm in size may be seen on the mucosa of the pharyngeal palate arch, soft palate, and uvula, surrounded by a red halo. They will break down after 1 to 2 days to form small ulcers. Herpes may also occur in other parts of the oral cavity. The course of the disease is about 1 week.

The disease has an epidemic trend and is common in infants and young children, especially in summer and autumn.

1. Symptoms

The onset is acute, with symptoms such as high fever, sore throat, irritability, drooling, anorexia, vomiting, general malaise and convulsions. If this disease occurs alone, there are often no systemic symptoms. Infants and young children often cry and make noise during feedings and are unwilling to eat.

2. Physical signs

Physical examination may reveal congestion in the pharynx. Several to dozens of grayish-white blisters measuring 2 to 4 mm in size may be seen on the mucosa of the pharyngeal palate arch, soft palate, and uvula. They are surrounded by red halos and rupture after 1 to 2 days to form small ulcers covered with a light yellow or white pseudomembrane. Herpes can also occur in other areas of the mouth. There may be submandibular lymphadenopathy with tenderness. The course of the disease is about 1 week.

The above is an introduction to the clinical manifestations of herpetic pharyngitis in babies. I hope it can help everyone. For the health of children, parents must pay attention once the child has a health problem, because often a small problem, if not paid attention to, can cause great harm to the child's body. Here I would like to remind everyone to take good care of your children’s health.