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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Fatimo Biobaku M.B.B.S [2]

Synonyms: Vesicular stomatitis, Acute lymphonodular pharyngitis

Overview

Herpangina is a self-limited infection of the upper respiratory tract caused by enteroviruses.[1] Serotypes of coxsackie A virus are frequently implicated. Outbreaks of herpangina often occur during the summer period, and the pediatric age group is predominantly affected.[2] Herpangina often begins with a sudden fever, sore throat, dysphagia, and the appearance of the enanthem. The diagnosis is usually clinical and it generally resolves within one week of infection without any sequelae.[1]

Historical Perspective

The name 'herpangina' was coined by Zahorsky, and he was also the first person to give a full description of the clinical entitity in 1920.[3] The first isolation and description of the coxsackie virus was in 1948 by Dalldorf and Sickles.[3]

Causes

Herpangina is caused by enteroviruses. The majority of herpangina cases are caused by coxsackie A viruses (commonly A1, A2, A6, A8, A10, A16, and A22) but it can also be caused by other enteroviruses such as some serotypes of coxsackie B virus, echovirus and enterovirus 71.[1][4][2]

Pathophysiology

The mode of transmission of enteroviruses is usually via fecal–oral transmission.[5] However, enteroviruses can also be spread through contact with virus-contaminated oral secretions, vesicular fluid, contaminated surfaces or fomites, and viral respiratory droplets.[6][5] Following ingestion of the enterovirus, viral replication occurs in the lymphoid tissues of the oropharyngeal cavity and the small bowel (Peyer's patches).[5] Dissemination of enteroviruses to the reticuloendothelial system and other parts of the body such as the skin and mucous membranes can occur, and this coincides with the onset of the clinical features.[5]

Risk Factors

Some of the risk factors that have been found to be associated with herpangina are:[7][8]

  • Attendance at a kindergarten/child care center
  • Contact with herpangina cases
  • Residence in rural areas
  • Overcrowding
  • Poor hygiene
  • Low socioeconomic status

Differential Diagnosis

The following diseases may mimic herpangina:[1][2]

Oral lesions caused by herpangina must be differentiated from other diseases presenting with pain and blistering within the mouth (gingivostomatitis and glossitis). The differentials include:

Disease Presentation Risk Factors Diagnosis Affected Organ Systems Important features Picture
Coxsackie virus
  • Symptomatic treatment
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease
Chicken pox Chickenpox
Measles Koplick spots (Measles)
Herpangina
  • Attendance at a kindergarten/child care center
  • Contact with herpangina cases
  • Residence in rural areas
  • Overcrowding
  • Poor hygiene
  • Low socioeconomic status
  • Skin
  • Oral Cavity
  • Characteristic enanthem- Punctate macule which evolve over a period of 24 hours to 2-4mm erythematous papules which vesiculate, and then centrally ulcerate.
  • The lesions are usually small in number, and evolve rapidly. The lesions are seen more commonly on the soft palate and uvula. The lesions can also be seen on the tonsils, posterior pharyngeal wall and the buccal mucosa.
Erythema, vesicles and ulcerating lesions in herpangina
Erythema, vesicles and ulcerating lesions in herpangina
Primary herpetic gingivoestomatitis[11]
  • Oral cavity
  • Mucous membranes
  • Ulcers are common on lips, gums, throat, front of tongue, inside of the cheeks and roof of the mouth
  • Treatment is with antiviral agents such as Valacyclovir and Famciclovir

Oral Candidiasis
  • Clinical diagnosis
  • Confirmatory tests rarely needed
Localized candidiasis

Invasive candidasis

Tongue infected with oral candidiasis - By James Heilman, MD - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, httpscommons.wikimedia.orgwindex.phpcurid=11717223.jpg

Epidemiology

Incidence

The incidence of herpangina has been found to have seasonal variations and there is usually a peak in the incidence during the summer season.[13] The incidence was studied for a period of 8 years in Taiwan and was found to vary between 0.8-19.9 cases per sentinel physician per week.[13]

Age

Herpangina is seen predominantly in children and summer outbreaks are not uncommon.[2] It occurs more frequently in children between the ages of 3-10yrs.[1][2] Adolescents and young adults are occasionally affected.[2]

Sex

There is no known sex predilection.[1]

Natural History, Complications, Prognosis

Natural History

Herpangina is a self-limited infection of the upper respiratory tract.[1]

Complications

Complications such as meningitis rarely occurs.[8]

Prognosis

The prognosis is excellent and complete resolution generally occurs in a week.[1]

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms

The history and symptoms may include the following:[2][1]

Physical Examination

Erythema, vesicles and ulcerating lesions in herpangina
Erythema, vesicles and ulcerating lesions in herpangina

Examination of the throat can reveal the following:[2]

  • Erythema
  • Exudate of the tonsils which is usually mild.
  • Characteristic enanthem- Punctate macule which evolve over a period of 24 hours to 2-4mm erythematous papules which vesiculate, and then centrally ulcerate.
  • The lesions are usually small in number, and evolve rapidly. The lesions are seen more commonly on the soft palate and uvula. The lesions can also be seen on the tonsils, posterior pharyngeal wall and the buccal mucosa.

Laboratory Tests[1]

  • The diagnosis of herpangina is clinical.
  • When unsure of the diagnosis, pharyngeal viral and bacterial cultures can be taken to exclude HSV infection and streptococcal pharyngitis.
  • Approximately 1 week after infection, type-specific antibodies appear in the blood with maximum titer occurring in 3 weeks.

Treatment

Herpangina is a self-limited infection, and the treatment comprises the management of the symptoms. This entails:[1]

Prevention

The prevention of herpangina is best achieved by adoption of infection control practices such as:[14]

  • Good personal hygiene like hand-washing.
  • Cleaning and disinfection of premises and objects/articles.
  • Ensuring infected children are quarantined.


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