What Is Scarlet Fever?

Answer 1

Scarlet fever - also called scarlatina - is an infection that’s easily spread from person to person. It gets its name from the red, bumpy rash that typically covers the body. It starts out looking like a sunburn. Most often, the rash begins on the face and neck and then spreads to the rest of the body. This illness usually occurs in a few people (about 10%) who have strep throat (streptococcal pharyngitis) and occasionally streptococcal skin infections or even wound infections. Keyword: scarlet fever

Answer 2

Lately, researchers have isolated a new strain of group A streptococcus bacteria that can cause scarlet fever, throat infection, and especially, can enter the blood stream and cause sepsis.

Bacteria are getting stronger and more harmful.

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What is the treatment

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First, the patient should be isolated. the major treatment is antibiotics such as penicillin. if one get temperature higher than 38.5, febrifuge can be used.