Scarlet Fever
Alternate Names : Scarletina
What are the signs and symptoms of the infection?
The rash associated with scarlet fever usually starts on the neck, chest, armpits, and groin. Within a day, it can spread to the rest of the body. The rash is generally made up of a series of tiny pinkish-red spots and feels like sandpaper. About a week later, the rash usually peels off, much as the top layer of skin does after a sunburn. Other signs and symptoms are as follows:
abdominal pain
chills
fever
headache
malaise, or feeling lousy
sore throat
swollen and red tongue, known as strawberry tongue
vomiting
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