Scarlet fever also known as scarlatina is an illness that can happen in kids 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 its name. It often looks like a bad sunburn with fine bumps that may feel rough like sandpaper, and it can itch. It usually starts to go away after about 6 days, but might peel for several weeks as the skin heals.
If your child has a rash like this, it's important to call your doctor. Kids with scarlet fever can be treated with antibiotics. The telltale rash is the main sign of scarlet fever.
It usually starts on the neck and face, often leaving a clear area around the mouth. Scarlet fever. Check if you have scarlet fever The first signs of scarlet fever can be flu-like symptoms, including a high temperature, a sore throat and swollen neck glands a large lump on the side of your neck. On white skin the rash looks pink or red. It may be harder to see on brown and black skin, but you can still feel it. Non-urgent advice: See a GP if you or your child:. Taking antibiotics Keep taking the antibiotics until they're finished, even if you feel better.
Important If you or your child has scarlet fever, stay away from nursery, school or work for 24 hours after you take the 1st dose of antibiotics.
Do wash your hands often with soap and water use tissues to trap germs from coughs or sneezes bin used tissues as quickly as possible. The best way to keep from getting or spreading group A strep is to wash your hands often. This is especially important after coughing or sneezing and before preparing foods or eating. To practice good hygiene, you should:. You should also wash glasses, utensils, and plates after someone who is sick uses them. These items are safe for others to use once washed.
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You will be subject to the destination website's privacy policy when you follow the link. CDC is not responsible for Section compliance accessibility on other federal or private website. Scarlet fever is caused by a toxin released by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes S. A small percentage of patients with strep infections, such as strep throat or impetigo , develop scarlet fever.
Another term, scarlatina is often used interchangeably with scarlet fever, but scarlatina more commonly refers to a less acute form. Signs and symptoms generally appear about 1 to 4 days after initial infection.
The first symptoms of scarlet fever are usually:. Red blotches appear on the skin. These turn into a fine pink-red rash that looks like sunburn. The skin feels rough when touched, like sandpaper. The rash spreads to the ears, neck, elbows, inner thighs and groin, chest, and other parts of the body.
If severe muscle aches, vomiting, or diarrhea occur, the doctor will need to rule out other possible causes, such as toxic shock syndrome TSS. Scarlet fever is caused by the bacterium S. Scarlet fever is passed on through fluids from the mouth and nose.
When a person with scarlet fever coughs or sneezes, the bacteria become airborne in droplets of water. Another person can catch it by inhaling these droplets or by touching something the droplets land on, such as a door handle, and then touching the nose and mouth. Touching the skin of a person with a streptococcal skin infection can also spread infection. Sharing towels, baths, clothes, or bed linen with an infected person increases the risk.
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