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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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Symptoms
Sore throat; Fever; Vomiting; Rash on neck and chest; rough "sandpaper" feel to the skin; Peeling (desquamation) of the...
Causes
Scarlet fever was once a very serious childhood disease, but now is easily treatable. The time between becoming infecte...
Tests
Physical examination; Throat culture positive for Group A Strep; Rapid antigen detection (throat swab.
Treatments
Antibiotics are used to kill the bacteria that causes the throat infection. This is crucial to prevent rheumatic fever,...
Complications
Complications are rare with proper treatment. These can include: Acute rheumatic fever; Ear infection (otitis media; Ad...
Prevention
Bacteria are spread by direct contact with infected persons or by droplets exhaled by an infected person. Avoid contact...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms of scarlet fever develop, if symptoms do not subside 24 hours after beginnin...
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