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Causes Of Scarlet Fever
Health Encyclopedia: Scarlet Fever
Scarlet fever is a disease caused by an infection of the throat with group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal bacteria (
Alternative Names
Scarlatina
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Scarlet fever was once a very serious childhood disease, but now is easily treatable. The incubation period is short, generally 1-2 days. Illness typically begins with a
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Health Guide
Scarlet fever
Scarlatina Treatment The treatment of scarlet fever is the same as the treatment of strep throat -- antibiotic therapy to eliminate the bacteria... Read more »Scarlet fever
Scarlatina Prevention Bacteria are spread by direct contact with infected persons or by droplets exhaled by an infected person. Avoid contact with... Read more »Scarlet fever
Scarlatina Symptoms Sore throat Fever Vomiting Rash on neck and chest Rough "sandpaper" feel to the skin Peeling... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Diagnosis
...throat). However, untreated strep throat could lead to the following complications:Abscess in the tonsilsScarlet feverRheumatic fever (rare in the U.S.)How Is Strep Throat Treated?Strep throat... Read more »Rheumatic fever
...inflammatory diseasethat may develop after an infection with streptococcus bacteria (such as strep throat or scarlet fever ) and can involve the heart, joints, skin, and brain. Alternative... Read more »Images
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