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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 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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   Scarlet fever, also known as scarlatina, is an infectious disease caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, a Group A streptococcus (GAS). It most commonly affects children between five and 15 years of age. The signs and symptoms include a sore throat, fever, headache, swollen lymph nodes, and a characteristic rash.

3. www.canada.ca › en › public-healthScarlet Fever Fact Sheet - Canada.ca

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   Scarlet fever often appears as a rash and is accompanied by a high fever and a strawberry-like appearance of the tongue. The illness is most common among children aged 5 to 18 years, but adults can also become infected.

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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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   Is scarlet fever a serious illness?

   • Scarlet fever is most common in children 5 to 15 years of age. Although scarlet fever was once considered a serious childhood illness, antibiotic treatments have made it less threatening. Still, if left untreated, scarlet fever can result in more-serious conditions that affect the heart, kidneys and other parts of the body.

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   Is scarlet fever fun?

   • Scarlet fever is no fun, but not getting treatment could lead to a worse health condition. Last reviewed on 05/24/2022. Learn more about our editorial process. Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection that causes a red, bumpy rash all over your body. It is caused by the same bacteria that leads to strep throat.

   Scarlet Fever: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

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

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   Nov 10, 2022 · Scarlet fever is a condition that can develop in people, usually children, who have strep throat. It’s characterized by a bright red rash, high fever, and sore throat.

   • 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.

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

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   May 24, 2022 · What is scarlet fever? Scarlet fever (scarlatina) is an infection caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria. It’s the same bacteria that causes strep throat. The bacteria create a toxin (poison) that causes a bright red rash that spreads all over your body. That’s why it’s called scarlet fever.

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   Scarlet fever (scarlatina) is a bacterial illness that usually causes a distinctive full-body rash. It affects people who have recently had an infection caused by streptococcus bacteria.

8. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › scarletScarlet fever - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Jun 7, 2022 · Learn more about the symptoms, causes, complications and treatment of this strep bacterial infection that causes a red rash, sore throat and high fever. Skip to content Care at Mayo Clinic