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- The sore throat and fever often last for about 3-6 days and the rash usually improves within a week. Antibiotics reduce the length of fever/sore throat by about 1 day. Children commonly experience peeling of the skin on their fingers and toes after scarlet fever.
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Scarlet fever (sometimes called scarlatina) is an infectious disease caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pyogenes, or group A streptococcus (GAS). The same bacteria can also cause impetigo. Scarlet fever is characterised by a rash, which usually accompanies a sore throat. Bacteria that cause the infection produce toxins (poisons), which cause t...
Scarlet fever is spread via the mucus and saliva of infected people. It can also be caught from any drinking glasses, plates or utensils they have used. To protect yourself from getting the illness you should: 1. wash your hands often 2. not share eating utensils with an infected person 3. wash, or dispose of, handkerchiefs and tissues contaminated...
The first symptoms of scarlet fever often include a sore throat, headache, fever, nausea and vomiting. After 12 to 48 hours the characteristic fine red rash develops (if you touch it, it feels like sandpaper). Typically, it first appears on the chest and stomach, rapidly spreading to other parts of the body. On more darkly-pigmented skin, the rash ...
Scarlet fever is highly contagious. Bacteria are present in the mouth, throat or nose of an infected person, or someone carrying the bacteria without symptoms, and are spread by contact with that person’s mucus or saliva. This might be on cups, plates, pens, toys or surfaces, such as tables which might have been used or touched by someone carrying ...
Scarlet fever is mainly a childhood disease, with around 90% of cases occurring in children under 10 years old. It is most common in children between the ages of 2 and 8 years, with 4 year olds most likely to develop the illness. Occasionally, outbreaks of scarlet fever occur in nurseries and schools. People of all ages can also catch scarlet fever...
Most mild cases of scarlet fever will clear up on their own, but it is still best to see your GPif you, or your child, are showing symptoms. Having treatment for the illness speeds recovery and reduces the risk of complications. You will also become non-contagious more quickly. In most cases, doctors can diagnose scarlet fever from the symptoms alo...
Most cases of scarlet fever have no complications at all. However, in the early stages, there is a small risk that you might get one of the following: 1. ear infection 2. throat abscess 3. pneumonia 4. inflammation of the sinuses (sinusitis) 5. skin or soft tissue infection (cellulitis) 6. joint inflammation (arthritis) 7. septicaemia 8. meningitis...
If you would like more information about scarlet fever, please visit the NHS.UK website. If you have any concerns about your health see your GPor contact NHS 111.
If your child has scarlet fever, keep them away from nursery or school for at least 24 hours after starting treatment with antibiotics. Adults with the illness should also stay off work for at least 24 hours after starting treatment.
In the UK, most people usually get scarlet fever between December and May, and it tends to peak in March or April. It spreads very easily, so can cause outbreaks in nurseries, schools, and other places where people are in close contact. Scarlet fever is much less common today than it used to be.
- Yes, scarlet fever spreads very easily. You can catch it when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or by touching surfaces that they have touched....
- Scarlet fever is usually a mild illness. It doesn’t cause serious complications for most people. It’s still important to get treatment promptly tho...
- The first symptoms of scarlet fever are usually a sore throat and fever (high temperature). You may also have a headache, feel very tired and feel...
- Yes, you can get scarlet fever as an adult, but it's more common in children. It’s most common in children aged between two and eight. It spreads v...
Parents/Carers. Concerned your child is unwell (3 months and older)? Scarlet Fever. Every few years, we see a rise in scarlet fever cases. It is much more common in children than in adults. It is important that children with scarlet fever are seen by their GP so they can be started on antibiotics.
How long will your child’s symptoms last? The sore throat and fever often last for about 3-6 days and the rash usually improves within a week. Antibiotics reduce the length of fever/sore throat by about 1 day. Children commonly experience peeling of their fingers or toes after Scarlet Fever.
Paediatric first aid. Scarlet fever in babies. Scarlet fever is an infection that causes a blotchy, pink-red rash, and is most common in young children. Find out what to look for and what to do. Also in this section. Scarlet fever. Emergency advice. What is scarlet fever?
