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Herpangina

Herpangina is a viral infection that causes sore throat and pus-filled sores on the throat, tongue, tonsils, and roof of the mouth. The illness is not serious and often goes away in less than a week.

By Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer David Messenger, MD
Specialist Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Last Revised February 25, 2010

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Last Updated: February 25, 2010
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