Herpes pharyngitis is contagious because herpes pharyngitis is a viral infection, usually a coxsackie group A virus, which can be transmitted through the respiratory and digestive tracts, mostly in children, and often in outbreaks. Patients usually present with a sudden onset of high fever, with a temperature of 38.5 degrees or higher, along with symptoms such as sore throat, muscle weakness, and muscle aches. On examination, scattered small papules are found on the surface of the soft palate, uvula, and tonsils. After 24 hours, the papules gradually break down and form superficial ulcers, and patients may refuse to eat because of severe pain in the throat. For treatment, pharyngitis is a viral infection and does not require oral antibiotics. Patients need to control the temperature to avoid shock or convulsions due to high fever, and they need to eat a light diet without spicy and stimulating foods and drink plenty of water, which will gradually heal in about a week.