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   What happens if a child has scarlet fever?

   • If the medical professional suspects your child has scarlet fever, they’ll likely swab the back of your child’s throat to collect a sample of their cells for analysis. This is called a throat swab and is used to create a throat culture. They will then send the sample to a laboratory to determine whether group A strep is present.

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   How do I know if my child has scarlet fever?

   • The rash of scarlet fever is different from other rashes. Your child may also have a throat swab. This is done to confirm strep throat as the source of the scarlet fever. This may be a quick test called a rapid strep test. This may test positive for GABHS right away. If the test is negative, part of the throat swab may be sent to a lab.

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   How do children get scarlet fever?

   • A child can get sick by touching one of these surfaces and then touching his or her nose, mouth, or eyes. A child can also get it by sharing cups or eating utensils with someone who is sick. Contact with open sores from group A strep skin infections can also spread the disease. Which children are at risk for scarlet fever?

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › scarletScarlet fever - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Jun 7, 2022 · Children 5 to 15 years of age are more likely than are other people to get scarlet fever. Scarlet fever germs spread more easily among people in close contact, such as family members, child-care groups or classmates. Scarlet fever most often occurs after a strep throat infection.

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   Scarlet fever most commonly occurs in children between 5 and 12 years old. A child is more at risk for scarlet fever if he or she is around a person who is infected with GABHS bacteria. What are the symptoms of scarlet fever in a child?

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   Nov 10, 2022 · Scarlet fever mainly affects children ages 5-15 years. It used to be a serious childhood illness but is less dangerous today. Antibiotic treatments used early on in the illness can help...

   • In the past, scarlet fever had a relatively high mortality rate due to potential complications. Since the development of antibiotics, it has become...
   • About 15-30% of children who get scarlet fever are ages 5-15-years. It rarely affects children under the age of three. About 5-15% of adults will g...
   • Antibiotics can clear the infection. You can still get infected again in the future, and there is currently no vaccination against it.

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   May 24, 2022 · Scarlet fever causes a red, bumpy rash all over your body, hence the name. It affects mostly children, but it can affect adults too. While symptoms are uncomfortable (fever, sore throat, rash), antibiotic treatment will clear scarlet fever up quickly.

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   Mar 1, 2024 · Key points. Scarlet fever is an infection that causes a sore throat and a rash. Healthcare providers can do a quick test to see if it's scarlet fever. Antibiotics can help people with scarlet fever feel better faster. What it is. Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection. Did you know? Scarlet fever is also called scarlatina. Signs and symptoms.

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   What causes scarlet fever in a child? Scarlet fever is caused by bacteria called group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS). These bacteria release a poison (toxin) that travels through your child's bloodstream and causes a rash.

8. www.cdc.gov › clinical-guidance › scarlet-feverClinical Guidance for Scarlet Fever | Group A Strep | CDC

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   Mar 1, 2024 · Key points. Many pathogens can cause acute pharyngitis with a rash. A scarlet fever diagnosis requires testing for group A Streptococcus. Confirm a negative rapid antigen detection test with a throat culture for symptomatic children aged 3 years or older. Treat scarlet fever with antibiotics. Overview.