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   How do you treat a scarlet fever rash?

   • Some people may also take over-the-counter drugs, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen, for fever and sore throat symptoms. Fluid replacement also helps people with fever. Scarlet fever rash is usually not itchy and does not require topical treatments. People with scarlet fever require medical attention.

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   What is scarlet fever rash?

   • Scarlet fever rash is a symptom of scarlet fever. Other symptoms include a sore throat and fever. Children, and adults in frequent contact with children, are most at risk of getting scarlet fever. It is a very contagious infection that usually spreads through respiratory secretions from coughing and sneezing.

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   How is scarlet fever treated?

   • Scarlet fever is usually treated with a 10-day course of antibiotics. This is often in the form of penicillin or amoxicillin tablets, although liquid may be used for young children. For people who are allergic to penicillin, alternative antibiotics like erythromycin can be used instead.

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   How long does it take to recover from scarlet fever?

   • With treatment, most people recover in about 4 to 5 days and can return to nursery, school or work 24 hours after starting antibiotic treatment. Without treatment, you’ll be infectious for 1 to 2 weeks after symptoms appear. Scarlet fever is usually treated with a 10-day course of antibiotics.

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2. www.gov.uk › government › publicationsScarlet fever: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment - GOV.UK

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   Mar 29, 2019 · Scarlet fever usually clears up after a week, but it is advisable to visit your GP to get a full diagnosis and proper treatment. Getting scarlet fever. Scarlet fever is highly contagious.

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   You can relieve symptoms of scarlet fever by: drinking cool fluids; eating soft foods if you have a sore throat; taking painkillers like paracetamol to bring down a high temperature (do not give aspirin to children under 16) using calamine lotion or antihistamine tablets to ease itching; How long scarlet fever lasts. Scarlet fever lasts for ...

4. cks.nice.org.uk › topics › scarlet-feverScarlet fever | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE

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   A diagnosis of scarlet fever should be suspected if there is: Initial sore throat, fever, headache, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting. A pinpoint, sandpaper-like blanching rash that develops on the trunk 12–48 hours after initial symptoms, before spreading to the rest of the body and flexures.

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   lowers the risk of complications of scarlet fever. With treatment, most people recover in about 4 to 5 days and can return to nursery, school or work 24 hours after starting antibiotic treatment. Without treatment, you’ll be infectious for 1 to 2 weeks after symptoms appear.

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   Jul 31, 2020 · Summary. People get scarlet fever from a bacterium called group A Streptococcus, which is also known as group A strep. This bacterium can sometimes release a poison that causes a rash. The...

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   May 24, 2022 · 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 clear scarlet fever up quickly.

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   Advise on the use of over-the-counter paracetamol or ibuprofen for symptom relief if there are no contraindications. See the CKS topics on Analgesia - mild-to-moderate pain and NSAIDs - prescribing issues for more information. Encourage the person to rest and drink adequate fluids.