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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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   What is scarlet fever in kids?

   • Scarlet fever is an illness that can happen in kids, usually 5–15 years old, who also have strep throat or strep skin infections. The strep bacteria make a toxin (poison) that causes a bright red, bumpy rash. The rash spreads over most of the body and is what gives scarlet fever (also known as scarlatina) its name.

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   How do you know if you have scarlet fever?

   • The signs and symptoms that give scarlet fever its name include: Red rash. The rash looks like a sunburn and feels like sandpaper. It typically begins on the face or neck and spreads to the trunk, arms and legs. Pushing on the reddened skin makes it turn pale. Red lines.

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   Jun 7, 2022 · Talk to your health care provider if your child has a sore throat with: A fever of 100.4 F (38.0 C) or higher; Swollen or tender glands in the neck; A red rash

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   Sore throat. Chills. Headache. Vomiting. Stomach pain. Coated white tongue. Strawberry-like color of the tongue. The rash starts about 1 to 2 days after the first symptoms. The red, sandpaper-like rash appears on the neck, forehead, cheeks, and chest. It may then spread to the arms and back. The rash usually starts to fade after 2 to 7 days.

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   May 24, 2022 · One of the symptoms of scarlet fever is a swollen tongue that appears red and bumpy. Some people think it looks like a strawberry. It’s sometimes called strawberry tongue. Who does scarlet fever affect? Scarlet fever is most common in children between the ages of 5 to 15, but it can affect people of all ages. Advertisement. Symptoms and Causes.

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   Nov 10, 2022 · Symptoms. A rash is the most common sign of scarlet fever in adults and children. It usually begins as a red blotchy rash and becomes fine and rough like sandpaper. The scarlet-colored rash is...

   • How fatal is scarlet fever?

     In the past, scarlet fever had a relatively high mortality rate due to potential complications. Since the development of antibiotics, it has become...
   • How common is scarlet fever?

     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...
   • Can scarlet fever be cured?

     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 18, 2022 · The symptoms of scarlet fever begin with a sore throat, a fever of 101 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (38.2–40 degrees Celsius), and headache. This is followed within 24 hours by a red rash covering the trunk, arms and legs. Scarlet fever rash. The rash is slightly raised, which makes the skin feel like fine sandpaper.

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   A child with scarlet fever also may have chills, body aches, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. In rare cases, scarlet fever may develop from a streptococcal skin infection like impetigo or a cut that gets infected. In these cases, the child may not get a sore throat. How Is Scarlet Fever Diagnosed?