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Antibiotics are used to kill the bacteria that causes the throat infection. This is crucial to prevent rheumatic fever, a serious complication of strep throat and scarlet fever. [read article]
Treatment News for Scarlet Fever
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Tests for Scarlet Fever
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A throat swab culture is a laboratory test done to isolate and identify organisms that may cause infection in the throat. More
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A streptococcal screen is a test to detect group A streptococcus, the most common cause of strep throat. More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Strep A Direct Probe
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Strep A EIA Test
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A complete blood count (CBC) test measures the following: The number of red blood cells (RBCs; The number of white blood cells (WBCs; The total amount of hemog... More
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Prescribed Medications for Scarlet Fever
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PENICILLIN G (pen i SILL in G) is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other vira... More
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Self Care for Scarlet Fever
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Increasing the humidity in your home helps eliminate the dry air that can irritate and inflame the passages in the nose and throat. Humidified air can relieve the d... More
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Salt Water Gargles
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Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) involves the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost during an episode of diarrheal illness. Diarrheal illnesses are pervasive wo... More
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Avoid Inhaling Irritants
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