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1. 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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   Can a child get scarlet fever?

   • Occasionally, outbreaks of scarlet fever occur in nurseries and schools. People of all ages can also catch scarlet fever, but the disease is much less common in adults. Most mild cases of scarlet fever will clear up on their own, but it is still best to see your GP if you, or your child, are showing symptoms.

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   Who can catch scarlet fever?

   • People of all ages can also catch scarlet fever, but the disease is much less common in adults. Most mild cases of scarlet fever will clear up on their own, but it is still best to see your GP if you, or your child, are showing symptoms. Having treatment for the illness speeds recovery and reduces the risk of complications.

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   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 get the illness. There is research showing that infections could be rising.

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

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   May 24, 2022 · Anyone can get scarlet fever. It's more common in children ages 5 to 15 than in adults. Parents of children in this age range and other adults who frequently come into contact with children in this age range are more at risk. Scarlet fever is rare in babies and toddlers.

4. 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.

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

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   Nov 10, 2022 · Halfpoint/Getty Images. Scarlet fever usually causes a sore throat and a bright red rash that may be harder to see in people with darker skin. It typically affects children, but anyone can...

   • 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.

7. www.verywellhealth.com · scarlet-fever-overviewScarlet Fever: What it Looks Like and What Causes it

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   Feb 13, 2024 · Symptoms. Causes. Diagnosis. Treatment. Scarlet fever is an infection caused by group A streptococcus (group A strep), the same bacteria responsible for strep throat. It is also known as scarlatina. Unlike strep throat, people with scarlet fever develop a rash and a red tongue.

8. www.gov.uk · government · publicationsScarlet fever: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment - GOV.UK

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   Mar 29, 2019 · be aware that you can catch scarlet fever by inhaling contaminated airborne droplets, if someone with the illness coughs or sneezes in the air near you. If you think you, or your child,...

9. www.webmd.com · understanding-scarlet-fever-basicsScarlet Fever: Symptoms and Treatment - WebMD

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   Sep 3, 2024 · 6 min read. What Is Scarlet Fever? Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection that causes a bright red rash. It looks and feels like sandpaper, and it's sometimes called "sandpaper rash." The...