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Scarlet Fever : Causes

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Causes could include:
  • Group A Strep

Causes Overview Articles

Scarlet fever
Scarlet fever was once a very serious childhood disease, but now is easily treatable. The time between becoming infected and having symptoms is short, generally 1 - 2 days. Illness typically begins with a fever and sore throat. It may be accompani...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 25, 2007
Scarlet Fever
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. T...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Scarlet Fever
A medical practitioner must diagnose and treat scarlet fever. The doctor notes the symptoms and eliminates The scarlet fever rash on this person's arm was caused by a streptococcal infection. (Custom Medical Stock Photo. Reproduced by permission.)...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Scarlet Fever
Scarlet fever is caused by group A streptococcal bacteria (S. pyogenes), highly toxic microbes that can also cause strep throat, wound or skin infections, pneumonia, and serious kidney infections. The group A streptococci are hemolytic bacteria, w...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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