Scarlet fever

Scarlet Fever
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or scarlatina, an acute, communicable infection, caused by group A hemolytic streptococcal bacteria (see streptococcus) that produce an erythrogenic toxin.
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Scarlet fever is caused by Group A streptococcal bacteria (S. pyogenes). Group A streptococci can be highly toxic microbes that can cause strep throat, wound or skin infections, pneumonia, and serious kidney infections, as well as scarlet fever.
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Scarlet fever, also known as scarlatina, is an infectious disease that causes a rash. It is usually associated with an infection by streptococci, such as strep throat. It may also be associated with wounds or burns that become infected.
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Scarlet Fever
This illness, characterized by high fever and a bright, red rash covering the entire body, occurs in conjunction with about 10 percent of cases of streptococcal respiratory infection, or strep throat.
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Scarlet fever
Dr Rob Hicks
Discover the range of symptoms that indicate scarlet fever, how it's treated and how to avoid the spread of this highly infectious disease.
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Scarlet fever is a disease caused by an infection of the throat with group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal bacteria (strep throat).
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scarlet fever
Fever and skin reaction caused by certain strains of streptococcus bacteria, usually following a streptococcal infection of the throat, middle ear or skin.
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Scarlet fever may occur along with a strep throat, certain wound infections, and blood poisoning. Children between the ages of two and 10 years are most likely to get scarlet fever.
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SCARLET FEVER"1 (Scarlatina)
SYMPTOMS"Symptoms appear 2-7 days after exposure. Vomiting, along with sore throat and headache. Within a day, high fever develops. Throat membrane is inflamed, and soft palate may show a fine light-red rash.
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Measles and scarlet fever were differentiated from one another in the 17th century. Rubella was accepted as the third distinct pediatric exanthem (rash) in 1881.
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If you contract strep throat or scarlet fever, seek treatment immediately.
If your child is undergoing certain medical or surgical procedures, such as dental cleanings or tooth extractions, he or she should take antibiotics beforehand.
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In making his or her diagnosis, the doctor must differentiate KD from other diseases with somewhat similar symptoms. These include scarlet fever, Steven's-Johnson syndrome and parvovirus infection.
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Some strains produce toxins that can lead to a scarlet fever rash. This rash is thought to be an allergic reaction to the toxins. Untreated, strep throat can sometimes lead to rheumatic fever. Kidney complications are among the other possibilities.
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