Scarlet fever is caused by an infection with group A streptococcus bacteria which produces a toxin that gives the pink-red skin rash.
Scarlet Fever - Cause Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Scarlet fever may follow throat infection caused by bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes or group A streptococci. Scarlet rashes key Scarlet fever symptom occurs when bacteria release toxins into blood.
Scarlet fever may follow throat infection caused by bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes or group A streptococci. Scarlet rashes key Scarlet fever symptom occurs when bacteria release toxins into blood.
‘Scarlet fever symptoms such as the scarlet rashes, red tongue and flushed face occur when the Streptococcus bacteria release toxins.’
Dr Theresa Lamagni, the body’s head of streptococcal infection surveillance, said, “Whilst scarlet fever is not usually a severe illness it should be treated with antibiotics to reduce the risk of further complications and to minimize the risk of spread to others. “Individuals should be mindful of the symptoms of scarlet fever, which include a sore throat, headache and fever with a sandpapery, fine, pinkish/red rash developing within one to two days of first symptoms.
“If you or your child develops any of these symptoms you should contact your GP. Children or adults diagnosed with scarlet fever are advised to stay at home until at least 24 hours after the start of antibiotic treatment to avoid spreading the infection to others.”
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Scarlet fever is caused by a Group A Streptococcus (GAS) bacteria that mainly affects children under 10 years of age and it can be treated with antibiotics.
Scarlet fever is caused by a Group A Streptococcus (GAS) bacteria that mainly affects children under 10 years of age and it can be treated with antibiotics.
