Scarlet fever - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2022年6月7日 · Scarlet fever. The red rash of scarlet fever usually begins on the face or neck, later spreading to the chest, trunk, arms and legs. 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.
Scarlet Fever: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
网页2022年5月24日 · Scarlet fever is caused by group A Streptococcus, the same bacteria that causes strep throat. Scarlet fever causes a red, bumpy rash all over your body, hence the name. It affects mostly children, but it can affect adults too. While symptoms are uncomfortable (fever, sore throat, rash), antibiotic treatment will …
Scarlet Fever: Symptoms, Causes, Complications, and Treatment - Healthline
网页2022年11月10日 · 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. Find out...
Clinical Guidance for Scarlet Fever | Group A Strep | CDC
网页2024年3月1日 · Key points. Many pathogens can cause acute pharyngitis with a rash. A scarlet fever diagnosis requires testing for group A Streptococcus. Confirm a negative rapid antigen detection test with a throat culture for symptomatic children aged 3 years or older. Treat scarlet fever with antibiotics.
Strep throat - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2022年11月30日 · Symptoms. When to see a doctor. Causes. Risk factors. Complications. Prevention. Overview. Strep throat is a bacterial infection that can make your throat feel sore and scratchy. Strep throat accounts for only a small portion of sore throats. If untreated, strep throat can cause complications, such as kidney inflammation or rheumatic fever.
Scarlet fever - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
网页2022年6月7日 · If your health care provider suspects strep is the cause of your child's illness, your provider will swab the tonsils and back of your child's throat to collect material that may have the strep bacteria. A rapid strep test can identify the bacteria quickly, usually during your child's appointment. If the rapid test is negative, but your health ...
Scarlet Fever (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
网页Scarlet fever is an illness that can happen in kids, usually 5–15 years old, who also have strep throat or strep skin infections. The strep bacteria make a toxin (poison) that causes a bright red, bumpy rash. The rash spreads over most of the body and is what gives scarlet fever (also known as scarlatina) its name.
Scarlet Fever in Children - HealthyChildren.org
网页2022年5月18日 · When your child has a strep throat, there’s a chance that they’ll get a rash known as scarlet fever. The symptoms of scarlet fever begin with a sore throat, a fever of 101 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (38.2–40 degrees Celsius), and headache. This is followed within 24 hours by a red rash covering the trunk, arms and legs.
Scarlet Fever in Children - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
网页What is scarlet fever in children? Scarlet fever is an infectious disease that causes a rash. It’s also known as scarlatina. It is caused by the same kind of bacteria that cause strep throat. It may also be caused by infected wounds or burns. The rash is made up of tiny red bumps that feel like sandpaper. What causes scarlet fever in a child?
Scarlet Fever - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
网页The rash of scarlet fever is unique and may be easily recognized by your child's doctor. In addition, your child's doctor may order a throat swab to confirm the diagnosis of strep throat as the source of the scarlet fever. A quick test, called a rapid strep test, may be performed. This may immediately test positive for GABHS.