Scarlet Fever Guide
Encyclopedia: Scarlet Fever
Scarlet fever is a disease caused by an exotoxin released by Streptococcus pyogenes. It is characterized by sore throat, fever, a 'strawberry tongue', and a fine sandpaper rash over the upper body that may spread to cover almost the entire body. Scarlet fever is not rheumatic fever, but may progress into that condition. The rate of development of rheumatic fever in individuals with untreated streptococcal infection is estimated to be...
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3 year old w/red rash face, sandpaper body. He has been to the doctor 3...
Get a second opinion... firstly scarlet fever is caused by streptococcus...this is a bacterial infection so can be treated with...
Asked by Alice B - 13 months ago
My doctor advised me that my son has strep throat and not scarlet fever. I...
Please see the webpages for more details on Strep throat and Scarlet fever. Streptococcus- A genus of bacteria. Gram-positive cocci,...
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