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   How does scarlet fever spread?

   • 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. Sometimes scarlet fever may occur after a skin infection, such as impetigo. People can get scarlet fever more than once.

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   How long does scarlet fever last?

   • The folds of skin in the armpits, elbows, and knees can also become a deeper red than the surrounding skin. After the rash has subsided, usually in about seven days, the skin on the tips of the fingers and toes and in the groin may peel. This can last for several weeks. In addition to the tell-tale rash, scarlet fever may also cause:

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   What is scarlet fever?

   • Scarlet fever is a bacterial illness that develops in some people who have strep throat. Also known as scarlatina, scarlet fever features a bright red rash that covers most of the body. Scarlet fever almost always includes a sore throat and a high fever.

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   Jun 7, 2022 · In scarlet fever, the bacteria release a toxin that produces the rash and red tongue. The infection spreads from person to person by droplets released when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The incubation period — the time between exposure and illness — is usually 2 to 4 days.

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   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 · Scarlet fever, also called scarlatina, is caused by pyrogenic exotoxin-producing Streptococcus pyogenes (group A strep bacteria). The incubation period of scarlet fever is approximately 2 to 5 days.

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   Mar 1, 2024 · It usually takes 2 to 5 days for someone exposed to the bacteria to begin having symptoms. Symptoms usually include: Fever. Rash. Sore throat. Complications after having scarlet fever are not common but can occur. Keep Reading: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications.

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   Nov 10, 2022 · Is scarlet fever contagious? The infection can spread up to 6 days before a person feels ill and may be spread through contact with droplets from a person’s saliva, nasal secretions, sneeze,...

   • 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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   Scarlet fever lasts for around 1 week. You can spread scarlet fever to other people until 24 hours after you take your 1st dose of antibiotics. If you do not take antibiotics, you can spread the infection for 2 to 3 weeks after your symptoms start.

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   Mar 29, 2019 · It usually takes 2 to 5 days from infection before the first symptoms appear. However, the incubation period may be as short as 1 day and as long as 7 days. Scarlet fever usually clears up...