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1. www.mayoclinic.org · diseases-conditions · scarletScarlet fever - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Jun 7, 2022 · Scarlet fever is a bacterial illness that causes a red rash, sore throat and fever. Learn about the signs, complications and prevention of scarlet fever from Mayo Clinic experts.

2. www.healthline.com · health · scarlet-feverScarlet Fever: Symptoms, Causes, Complications, and Treatment

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   Nov 10, 2022 · Scarlet fever is a rash caused by a toxin from group A strep bacteria. Learn how to recognize the signs, prevent the infection, and treat it with antibiotics.

   • 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.

3. dermnetnz.org · topics · scarlet-feverScarlet fever: Causes, Treatment, and Outcome - DermNet

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   Scarlet fever usually starts with a sudden fever associated with sore throat, swollen neck glands, headache, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, swollen and red strawberry tongue, abdominal pain, body aches, and malaise. The characteristic rash appears 12–48 hours after the start of the fever.

4. my.clevelandclinic.org · health · diseasesScarlet Fever: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

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   The most obvious sign of scarlet fever is a red, bumpy rash. However, fewer than 10% of strep cases have an accompanying rash. Rash symptoms: A red rash may first appear around your neck and chest. The rash may spread to your back, arms, legs and face. There may be a pale area around your mouth.

5. www.medicalnewstoday.com · articles · scarlet-fever-rashScarlet fever rash: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

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   Jul 31, 2020 · Scarlet fever rash is a sandpaper-like skin condition caused by group A strep infection. Learn how to identify it, when to see a doctor, and how to prevent complications.

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   Can scarlet fever cause a red rash?

   • Scarlet Fever. The fine, red, itchy rash is caused by scarlet fever. Estreya, Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons 1. Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin. Managing scarlet fever. BMJ. 2018 Aug 30;362:k3005. [ PubMed] 2. Yung CF, Thoon KC. A 12 year outbreak of scarlet fever in Singapore. Lancet Infect Dis. 2018 Sep;18(9):942. [ PubMed] 3.

   Scarlet Fever - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   What does a scarlet fever rash look like?

   • Scarlet fever rash typically starts as small, flat splotches on your skin. The splotches will slowly turn into fine bumps. The rash may look like a bad sunburn. Others describe the rash as looking and feeling rough like sandpaper.

   Scarlet Fever: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

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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.

   Scarlet fever - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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

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   Mar 1, 2024 · Scarlet fever is a rash caused by group A strep bacteria and requires antibiotic treatment. Learn how to diagnose, treat, and prevent scarlet fever and its complications.

8. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov · books · NBK507889Scarlet Fever - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Jan 16, 2023 · Scarlet fever is a rash most commonly associated with bacterial pharyngitis in school-age and adolescent children (see Image. Scarlet Fever). It is a blanching, papular rash that is classically described as a “sandpaper” rash.