Herpangina is a childhood illness characterized by painful sores or ulcers in the mouth, lips, throat and palate. It is caused by several viruses, most notably the coxsackie virus and echovirus, which belong to the family of the enteroviruses. It...
Herpangina is a viral infection common in early childhood. Most cases are reported in kids between the ages of 1 and 4, but infants are also susceptible to the infection, according to Children's Hospital of Boston. Although herpangina can make a...
Herpes angina of the throat is also called herpangina. It is caused by the Coxsackie group A virus, so-called because it was first isolated in a town called Coxsackie, New York. This is a common childhood infection, and it tends to appear in...
Hand-foot-mouth disease and herpangina cause blisters on the back of your child’s throat. Patches that develop on your child’s throat from strep throat could be mistaken for blisters. If your child has ulcers or spots on his throat,...
Blisters, small fluid-filled circular shaped bumps, occur as part of many childhood diseases. Most are self-limited and have no long term affects, but can make children uncomfortable. Many occur as part of systemic illnesses that also cause fever...
Viral infections, caused by small infectious organisms that invade a host cell for replication purposes, may occur when a virus enters the body through the mouth or nose. The Merck Manual states that infections of the nose, throat and upper...
Hand, foot and mouth ulcers are generally attributed to hand, foot and mouth disease, a common but mild condition that typically affects young children in summer, reports DermNet NZ. Symptoms of HFMD usually begin with throat soreness followed by...
Although you might not see them when you glance in the mirror, bumps inside of your mouth often make their presence clear by causing pain and irritation. Even though the Family Doctor website indicates that small, red bumps in your mouth rarely...
The herpes virus takes several forms that can affect humans. Varicella zoster causes chickenpox in children and shingles in adults. Chickenpox produces fever and a rash that blisters and crusts; shingles erupts in lines of painful sores. Herpes...
Coxsackie virus belongs to the family of viruses that originate in the human digestive tract and include both polio and hepatitis A. The virus is contagious and is most often found among children. It is spread from surface to surface by touching....
Bleeding, inflamed or sore gums might make your child irritable or uncomfortable. Many gum problems disappear simply with better brushing and flossing habits. Gum sores caused by viral infections may go away after a few days or weeks. If you...
Red round sores on an infant are typically caused by irritation of the skin and are generically referred to as dermatitis. However, many diseases are known to cause similar lesions. These disorders may range from innocuous to life-threatening...
Ulcers are painful, open sores that can occur anywhere on your body including your mouth and throat. Although consuming a large amount of dietary protein may cause unpleasant side effects, it likely won’t lead to throat ulcers. If you notice...
Viruses are parasites. They need your body so they can reproduce. A virus will go inside of your cell, enter the nucleus of that cell, and place its DNA with yours. It will then be ready to take over, reproduce and release more viruses into your...
Gum disease is thought to be a problem only adults face, but toddlers are just as susceptible to gingivitis if poor dental hygiene is practiced in the household. Most children have some degree of gingivitis, according to the American Academy of...