Scarlet FeverRelated Category:
Pathologyor scarlatina, an
acute, communicable
infection, caused by group A
hemolytic streptococcal
bacteria (see streptococcus) that produce an erythrogenic
toxin.
Full article >>>Scarlet fever is caused by Group A streptococcal
bacteria (S. pyo
genes). 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.
Full article >>>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.
Full article >>>Scarlet FeverThis illness, characterized by high
fever and a b
right, red
rash covering the entire body, occurs in conjunction with about 10 percent of cases of streptococcal
respiratory infection, or
strep throat.
Full article >>>Scarlet feverDr 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.
Full article >>>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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Full article >>>scarlet feverFever 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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Full article >>>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.
Full article >>>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.
Full article >>>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.
Full article >>>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.
Full article >>>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 parvo
virus infection.
Full article >>>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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