Scarlet fever is a disease caused by an infection of the throat with group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal bacteria (
Scarlatina
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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