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5 days ago · DermNet / CC BY-NC-ND. Erysipelas is a bacterial skin infection of the dermis and epidermis —the top two layers of the skin. It is caused by Streptococcus aureus . Minor skin disruptions like athlete's foot or eczema can lead to erysipelas by allowing bacteria into tiny breaks in the skin.
4 days ago · Scarlet Fever in Adults. Scarlet fever causes a high temperature with sore throat and a rash. Children between the ages of 2 to 10 are at a greater risk of catching scarlet fever. However, it can affect anyone from any age group. Though it was considered a serious illness with life-threatening consequences, it has become less serious in the ...
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5 days ago · APPROACH TO THE PATIENT: Fever. History: A meticulous history is essential, with particular attention to the chronology of events (e.g., in the case of rash: the site of onset and the direction and rate of spread; see below) and the relation of symptoms to medications, pet exposure, sick contacts, sexual contacts, travel, trauma, and the presence of prosthetic materials.
5 days ago · Patch: lesion without elevation or depression, > 1 cm. Papule: any solid, elevated “bump” < 1 cm. Plaque: raised plateau-like lesion of variable size, often a confluence of papules. Nodule: solid lesion with palpable elevation, 1–5 cm. Tumor: solid growth, > 5 cm. Cyst: encapsulated lesion, filled with soft material.
4 days ago · 5. Scarlet Fever. Once a scary, serious disease, this viral infection is now easily treatable. It is caused by the same bacteria which causes strep throat (group A Streptococcus bacteria), and produces a toxin inducing the appearance of red rashes. Other symptoms include high fever, abdominal pain, headache, red, swollen tongue and sore throat.
4 days ago · Event. Health officials continue to report scarlet fever activity across the UK as of March 7. Nearly 11,660 cases have been reported Jan. 1-Feb. 28, compared to only 232 cases reported over a similar period in 2022 and 22 cases in 2021. There were 1,071 cases reported in the week of Feb. 19-26, compared to an average of 551 over 2020-2021.
6 days ago · Dr Theresa Lamagni at UKHSA said: "Scarlet fever is a common childhood illness, although it can affect anyone of any age. If you suspect you or your child have scarlet fever – with symptoms such as fever, a sandpapery rash, sore throat and swollen tonsils - contact your GP practice or NHS111 if your GP is not available.
