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- Scarlet fever is a notifiable infectious disease caused by toxin-producing strains of the group A streptococcus bacterium (Streptococcus pyogenes).
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The symptoms, diagnosis, management and epidemiology of scarlet fever (scarlatina).
Scarlet fever occurs most often in the winter and spring. Symptoms include a rash, a sore throat, flushed cheeks and swollen tongue.
Scarlet fever is caused by Streptococcus pyogenes or group A streptococci (GAS) bacteria. Occasionally these bacteria can cause severe and life-threatening diseases.
Scarlet fever is a notifiable disease in England and Wales. This means health professionals must inform local health protection teams of suspected cases.
In many cases, doctors can diagnose scarlet fever from the symptoms alone. If you need confirmation, send a throat swab for bacterial culture to the local microbiology laboratory. In certain cases, serology may also be of value.
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Published 1 July 2014
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Scarlet fever (or 'scarlatina') is an notifiable infectious disease caused by toxin-producing strains of the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as group A streptococcus (GAS). The incubation period is usually 2–3 days.
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Scarlet fever is a contagious infection that mostly affects young children. It's easily treated with antibiotics. Check if you have scarlet fever. The first signs of scarlet fever can be flu-like symptoms, including a high temperature, a sore throat and swollen neck glands (a large lump on the side of your neck). A rash appears 12 to 48 hours ...
Notify the local health protection team promptly within 3 days by completing a notification form if a diagnosis of scarlet fever is suspected. See the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) guidance Notifiable diseases and causative organisms: how to report for more information.
Scarlet fever (or 'scarlatina') is a notifiable infectious disease caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as group A streptococcus (GAS). It typically causes a sore throat, fever, and extensive red, sandpaper-like rash.
