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[Herpangina. Clinical case]
A P Pereverzev1, A S Pereverzeva2, V I Popadyuk2
1Russian Medical Academy for Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russia.
Vestnik Otorinolaringologii
|November 16, 2021
Summary
This case study details a 12-year-old diagnosed with herpangina, a type of enterovirus infection. Treatment with inosine pranobex and supportive care led to complete symptom recovery within 10 days.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Enterovirus infections encompass a range of acute illnesses caused by enteroviruses, presenting with diverse symptoms affecting multiple organ systems.
- Herpangina, a common manifestation, particularly affects children and is characterized by fever and lesions in the oral cavity.
Observation:
- A 12-year-old patient presented with clinical signs of herpangina.
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) confirmed the diagnosis of enterovirus infection.
Findings:
- The patient received symptomatic treatment including hydration, dietary modifications, activity restriction, Benzydamine spray, and inosine pranobex.
- Complete clinical recovery was observed by the 10th day of illness.
Implications:
- This case highlights the effectiveness of conservative management and antiviral therapy in treating herpangina.
- Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment can lead to rapid recovery in pediatric enterovirus infections.
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