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1 day ago · A red tongue can be a cause for concern and may indicate an underlying health issue. There are several potential causes for a red tongue, including vitamin deficiencies, geographic tongue, and scarlet fever. Vitamin deficiencies, particularly a lack of vitamin B12 or iron, can lead to a red and swollen tongue.
1 day ago · Today, she most likely would have been diagnosed with Scarlet Fever or Meningitis. While both could have been treated with modern medicine, back then, the consequences were usually severe.
5 days ago · Doctor's offices and ER departments are seeing cases of scarlatina, known as Scarlet Fever, in school-aged children. According to Ohio Pediatrics, Scarlet Fever is a bacterial infection caused by group A streptococcus (GAS) bacteria, which also causes strep throat.
5 days ago · A throat culture or rapid strep test checks for a strep infection. A history of recent strep throat or scarlet fever can be a critical clue. Early detection of strep bacteria through these tests is vital for preventing complications and starting timely treatment plans. 4. Diagnostic Criteria
5 days ago · Health officials have reported an additional 11,896 cases of scarlet fever across the UK Dec. 21-Jan. 15, bringing the total case count to 45,375 since July 4. There were 1,249 cases reported in the week of Jan. 9-15, compared to an average of 1,099 over 2020-2021.
3 days ago · Scarlet fever: Begins with a fever and sore throat, followed by a rough, red rash that feels like sandpaper. Slapped cheek syndrome (Fifth's disease): Caused by human parvovirus B19, it looks like an intensely red rash on the cheeks associated with a fever. Common during the winter and spring seasons, it is spread through respiratory droplets.
2 days ago · GBR. Event. Public Health England (PHE) has reported a significant increase in the number of scarlet fever cases recorded since mid-2018. During a one-week period ending on December 23, nearly 400 cases of scarlet fever were reported, the highest one-week total since June.
