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Scarlet fever

Scarlet fever is a disease caused by an infection of the throat with group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal bacteria ( strep throat ).

Source:ADAM

Date:July 25, 2007

Scarlet Fever

Scarlet fever is an infection that is caused by a bacteria called streptococcus. The disease is characterized by a sore throat , fever, and a sandpaper-like rash on reddened skin.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

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Scarlet Fever

Scarlet fever is an infection caused by a streptococcus bacterium. It can be transmitted through the air or by physical contact and primarily affects children between four and eight years of age.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Scarlet Fever

An acute, contagious, bacterial disease characterized by sore throat, fever, enlarged lymph nodes, and a bright red, non-itchy rash. Also called scarlatina.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence

Scarlet Fever

Scarlet fever is a rash that complicates a bacterial throat infection called strep throat . Scarlet fever, also known as scarlatina, gets its name from the fact that the patient ' s skin, especially on the cheeks, is flushed.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health

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