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SCARLET FEVER

SCARLET FEVER. Kyra Cunningham. Symptoms and signs. Scarlet fever starts off looking like a bad sun burn with tiny bumps and it may itch. Usually appears first on neck and face. Then it spreads to the chest and back, then to the rest of the body.

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SCARLET FEVER

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  1. SCARLET FEVER Kyra Cunningham

  2. Symptoms and signs • Scarlet fever starts off looking like a bad sun burn with tiny bumps and it may itch. • Usually appears first on neck and face. • Then it spreads to the chest and back, then to the rest of the body. • In body creases, especially around under arms, elbows, the rash forms red streaks. • Areas turn white when you press on them.

  3. Scarlet fever • No name other name for disease, just called Scarlet fever.

  4. Causes • Scarlet fever is caused by an infection with a group A streptococcus bacteria. • The bacteria is a toxic poison that can cause the scarlet colored rash from which this illness gets its name.

  5. Bacterial • The bacterial infection that causes scarlet fever is contagious. • A child who has scarlet fever can spread the bacteria to others through nasal and throat fluids by sneezing and coughing. • Also can spread by contact with skin.

  6. Prevention • There is no perfect way to avoid the infections that cause scarlet fever. • When a child is sick keep drinking glasses and eating utensils separate from other family members. • Always wash hands

  7. Treatment • A doctor will prescribe an antibiotic for child to be taken for about 10 days. • Keep away from other children. • Eat soft foods and worm nutritious soups.

  8. Incubation period • Fever stops within 3 to 5 days, then sore throat occurs afterwards. • Scarlet rash usually fades on the 6th day after sore throat symptoms began. • The peeling may last 10 days. • With antibiotic treatment the infection itself is usually cured with 10 day course. • May take few weeks for tonsils and swollen glands to return to normal.

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