Herpangina a common childhood infection is caused by group A coxsackieviruses. Herpangina is characterized by ulcers/blisters in back of throat followed by fever.
“This fairly mild somewhat common virus occurs a lot in the spring and summer,” said Dr. Landers. "Usually in children up to about 5 years of age but adults can get it.”
“This fairly mild somewhat common virus occurs a lot in the spring and summer,” said Dr. Landers. "Usually in children up to about 5 years of age but adults can get it.”
Hospitalizations in Flathead County are declining after a rough start to flu season, but there are many other outbreaks health department officials are keeping an eye on.