Herpangia (Noun)
Meaning
A viral infection (usually in children) marked by sore throat and fever and papules in the mouth and throat and headache and abdominal pain; usually subsides in a short time.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The child was diagnosed with herpangina after complaining of a sore throat and fever for several days.
- Herpangina is a common viral infection in children that usually resolves on its own within a week.
- The doctor prescribed plenty of rest and fluids to help manage the symptoms of herpangina in the young patient.
- After a few days of experiencing severe headaches and abdominal pain, the child was finally diagnosed with herpangina.
- The pediatrician reassured the worried parents that herpangina was a relatively mild condition that would subside in a short time.