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herpangia

herpangia

9.9
A common illness in children that causes fever, sore throat, and small painful mouth sores
  • noun
  • /hɜrˈpændʒə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : herpangina
  • Symptoms of herpangia often include fever, sore throat, and painful ulcers in the throat.

Examples

  • The pediatrician diagnosed the child with herpangia after examining the sores in his mouth.

  • Children often suffer from herpangia during the summer months.

  • Most cases of herpangia resolve within a week without complications.

  • The doctor diagnosed her with herpangia after examining her throat.

  • Symptoms of herpangia often include fever, sore throat, and painful ulcers in the throat.

  • The pediatrician diagnosed the child with herpangia after examining the sores in his mouth.

  • Most cases of herpangia resolve within a week without complications.

Surface Forms

herpangia singular
herpangias plural

Etymology

Herpangia comes from the same herp as herpes, meaning 'to creep', and angina meaning 'throat pain' or 'choking'. So, herpangia is a disease caused by a virus where small, spreading blisters make the throat sore and painful.