What causes scarlet fever?
My younger child had a really bad sore throat and then developed a rash all over their body. The doctor said it was 'scarlet fever'. I'm curious to know what actually causes this illness.
7 answers
6 months ago
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Scarlet fever is caused by a bacterial infection called Group A Streptococcus. Please do not try any home remedies or wait for it to pass, as it requires proper antibiotic treatment prescribed by a doctor to avoid heart or kidney complications.
4 months ago
This fever is just a temporary phase of illness. Praying for your quick recovery and peace of mind. Keep the patient in a clean, positive environment and let the medicine do its work.
7 months ago
According to medical databases, it often starts with a sore throat, high fever, and a red sandpaper-like rash. It is highly contagious, so track your child's temperature and isolate them from other kids. Definitely consult a pediatrician immediately.
7 months ago
Since it is a throat infection that leads to this rash, make sure the patient gets soft, easy-to-swallow foods like warm khichdi or soup. Keep their utensils separate. Of course, follow the doctor's prescription for the full course of medicines without skipping.
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7 months ago
I totally get it, seeing a high fever and bright red rashes on your child's body can be absolutely terrifying. Just take a deep breath and go to the nearest pediatrician. With proper medical care, it is completely curable.
5 months ago
My son's tongue looks bright red like a strawberry and he has a high fever. Is this what scarlet fever looks like? I am so scared to go to the clinic, has anyone else's child had this recently?
4 months ago
My little daughter had this last year and I was crying seeing her skin so red and rough. It was such a stressful week for our family. Please stay strong, once the antibiotics start, they recover very quickly.