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Scarlet fever is caused by an infection with Group A streptococcal bacteria, which produce a toxin poison that causes a rash in sensitive people. ... Two children in the same family may both have this strep infection, but one who is sensitive to the toxin may have scarlet fever. This article provides the reader with a better knowledge of scarlet fever and educates them on how to take care of themselves and other infected with this disease.
In scarlet fever, a skin rash appears and the infection usually takes the form of a strep throat infection, or more rarely, as impetigo, a skin infection that can be caused by streptococci.
The rash of scarlet fever usually begins like a bad sunburn with tiny bumps known as papules, and it may itch. ...
Rash is the most striking symptom of scarlet fever, but there are other symptoms that verify a scarlet fever infection. Scarlet fever often begins with a reddened sore throat, a fever above 101degrees Fahrenheit (38. ...
How to Prevent infection:
In everyday life, there is no perfect way to avoid the strep infections that cause scarlet fever.
Approximate Word count = 854
Approximate Pages = 3.4
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