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Scarlet fever is a disease caused by infection with the group A Streptococcus bacteria(the same bacteria that causes strep throat).Scarlet fever was once a very serious childhood disease, but now is easily treatable. It... |
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Symptoms
The time between becoming infected and having symptoms is short, generally 1 - 2 days. The illness typically begins ...
Causes
Scarlet fever was once a very serious childhood disease, but now is easily treatable. It is caused by the streptococc...
Treatments
Antibiotics are used to kill the bacteria that causes the throat infection. This is crucial to prevent rheumatic fev...
Complications
Complications are rare with the right treatment, but can include:Acute rheumatic feverBone or joint problems (osteomy...
Prevention
Bacteria are spread by direct contact with infected people, or by droplets exhaled by an infected person. Avoid cont...
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You develop symptoms of scarlet fever Your symptoms do not go away 24 hours after beginning antibiotic treatment You ...
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