The first familiarity of the body with herpes can occur in different ways. But the contact with children is especially difficult. Herpes sore throat is an acute viral infection affecting the tonsils, throat.
Herpes sore throat in children
In childhood, this disease occurs more often. The greatest number of sick among preschool children and pupils of junior high school. In infants, the disease is rarely diagnosed, because antibodies are produced along with the mother's milk.
Provoking factors
The disease is caused by enteroviruses, which are intestinal pathogens. The name of the disease is associated with the fact that in the mouth there are formations similar to herpes. Sometimes the cause is echoviruses.
These pathogens can affect not only the mucous in the mouth, but also the digestive tract, the meninges, the heart and the kidneys.
Therefore, on the background of the disease, other more serious problems may arise, starting with a digestive disorder and ending with severe pain in the heart.
Causes of the disease
The source of infection is a sick person or a carrier of the virus. The child remains infectious until the 5th day of illness. Transmission of the virus can occur by airborne or by contact-household. In the first case, cells are transmitted by sneezing, coughing and even kissing. In the second - when using common utensils and toys.
Bring to the disease can:
- lack in the body of vitamins,
- insufficiently balanced nutrition,
- colds,
- the presence of chronic foci of infections.
Symptoms and signs of
Herpes sore throat starts suddenly. The body temperature rises, there is pain when swallowing and in the abdomen. Lymph nodes are inflamed in the ears and neck. Pain can appear in the muscles.
Children often vomiting on the background of the disease, almost constant nausea is observed.
There is a disruption in the digestive system. Often against the background of the disease appears conjunctivitis on one eye.
The pharynx becomes swollen. The amygdala and the back wall of the throat are affected. They will easily see red small nodules 2-3 mm in diameter. Their number reaches 15 pieces. In the course of the development of the disease, they turn into vesicles, inside which a cloudy substance is contained.
After 3-4 days they are opened, there is erosion on the mucosa. The rashes completely disappear on the 7-10th day. During the appearance of formations the baby becomes restless, because the throat not only hurts, but it also itch.
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Diagnosis
Doctor can immediately distinguish herpes angina from other diseases. Also, pale skin becomes secondary signs. To identify the pathogen, the doctor prescribes a serological study of the contents of the vesicles.
A blood test is performed in the laboratory for the detection of antibodies. The ELISA method allows one to detect at the height of the disease the number of antibodies increased 4-fold. To clarify the diagnosis, it may be necessary to consult a narrow doctor:
- cardiologist,
- nephrologist,
- neurologist.
Treatment
It is impossible to cure this form of angina quickly. During illness, you must observe bed rest, drink plenty of fluids. This will make it possible to reduce the likelihood of complications. During illness, the child should be given a liquid or mashed food, which would not injure the mucous membrane.
Raw, sharp and sour dishes are excluded. Food for angina should be fractional and frequent. If a child refuses to eat because of severe pain, give him a febrifuge, which can also relieve pain.
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Medication
Drugs can only reduce the manifestation of signs until the immunity of the child can not cope with the disease. Antiviral drugs are mandatory. According to the reviews, Acyclovir proved itself well. It is taken in a tablet form, but in very severe cases it can be administered intravenously. According to the indications, Viferon, Interferon, is appointed.
Since herpes sores can lead to an increase in body temperature to a mark of 39-40 degrees, without antipyretic drugs can not do. Effectively reduce the temperature of Paracetamol or Ibuprofen. If the child has a tendency to convulsions, then it is necessary to shoot it down when it is raised to a level of 38 degrees.
For the maintenance of immunity immunostimulatory drugs are prescribed, for example, Immunal. They are appointed and in the recovery period, because on the background of the disease they can lead to an exacerbation of the disease. As a local treatment, antiviral ointments are used, irrigation and rinsing with antiseptics or sprays is prescribed. There are drugs that can immediately cope with the pain.
Folk remedies
Traditional medicine is used for intolerance to antiviral drugs or as an additional treatment. If the child is not allergic to propolis, then it can be given to chew instead of chewing gum.
For older children, you can use garlic and honey. The first ingredient is passed through the crush. Then you need to bring it to a boil and cook for about 20 minutes. If the product is thick, add a small amount of pure water. The child should be given a teaspoonful.
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Physiotherapy
In the long course of the disease, a laser is prescribed. When the condition is normalized, the pediatrician can prescribe the ultrasound of the nasopharynx. With ultraviolet irradiation, local immunity is strengthened. The procedure has an anti-inflammatory and restorative effect.
Possible complications than dangerous disease
The most serious consequences include meningitis, myocarditis and encephalitis. If any of these complications occur, further treatment is performed in a hospital setting. In rare cases, it is possible to form a chronic form of the disease, which appears more often than once a year.
This is usually due to the chronic course of herpes. Its presence in the body reduces immunity. This leads to repeated infection with enteroviruses.
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Prophylaxis and prognosis
Prognosis for illness is good. But children up to one year may experience a situation that threatens life. Therefore, babies should immediately be treated in a hospital. Avoid infection, if you reduce the number of contacts with sick children, constantly strengthen immunity.
If the house is sick, you need to regularly ventilate the room, conduct wet cleaning and maintain the microclimate parameters. The doctor can prescribe and instill in the nose preparations containing interferons.