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Table of Contents. What is scarlet fever? Symptoms of scarlet fever Children ages 5 to 15 are at greatest risk of getting scarlet fever. You may have other symptoms, such as: Chills Swollen tongue, tonsils, or glands White coating or red bumps on tongue Stomach pain Headache Muscle aches Vomiting Diarrhea.
What causes scarlet fever? How is scarlet fever diagnosed? Can scarlet fever be prevented or avoided? Scarlet fever treatment If you have scarlet fever, your doctor will prescribe antibiotics. Living with scarlet fever With treatment, you can recover from scarlet fever.
The rash will turn white if you press a glass on it. The rash usually fades after about a week, but the outer layers of skin, usually on the hands and feet, may peel for several weeks afterwards. See your GP as soon as possible if you think you or your child has scarlet fever. Although the illness usually clears up after about a week, your GP will be able to confirm a diagnosis and recommend appropriate treatment. Most cases of scarlet fever clear up after about a week without treatment. However, treatment is recommended.
Treatment reduces the length of time you're contagious, speeds up recovery and lowers the risk of complications of scarlet fever. With treatment, most people recover in about four to five days and can return to nursery, school or work 24 hours after starting antibiotic treatment.
Scarlet fever is usually treated with a 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 such as erythromycin can be used instead. The fever usually gets better within 24 hours of starting antibiotics, with the other symptoms disappearing within a few days.
However, it's important that the whole course of treatment is completed to ensure the infection is fully cleared. Keep your child away from nursery or school for at least 24 hours after starting antibiotic treatment.
Adults with scarlet fever should also stay off work for at least 24 hours after starting treatment. Many of the symptoms of scarlet fever can be relieved using some simple self care measures, such as:. Most cases of scarlet fever don't cause complications, particularly if the condition is properly treated. You may have one of these rare complications if you're very unwell, in severe pain and have a severe headache , vomiting or diarrhoea.
See your GP immediately if any of these symptoms appear in the first few weeks after the main infection has cleared up. Home Illnesses and conditions Infections and poisoning Scarlet fever.
Scarlet fever See all parts of this guide Hide guide parts 1. About scarlet fever 2. Symptoms of scarlet fever 3. Treating scarlet fever 4. Complications of scarlet fever. About scarlet fever Scarlet fever is a bacterial illness that mainly affects children. Scarlet fever symptoms Scarlet fever usually follows a sore throat or a skin infection, such as impetigo , caused by particular strains of streptococcus bacteria. When to seek medical advice Scarlet fever usually clears up after about a week, but if you think you or your child may have it, see your GP for a proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
How scarlet fever spreads Scarlet fever is very contagious and can be caught by: breathing in bacteria in airborne droplets from an infected person's coughs and sneezes touching the skin of a person with a streptococcal skin infection, such as impetigo sharing contaminated towels, baths, clothes or bed linen It can also be caught from carriers — people who have the bacteria in their throat or on their skin but don't have any symptoms.
It's possible to catch scarlet fever more than once, but this is rare. Treating scarlet fever Scarlet fever used to be a very serious illness, but nowadays most cases tend to be mild. Without antibiotic treatment, your child will be infectious for weeks after symptoms appear. Complications of scarlet fever With the right treatment, further problems are unlikely.
There is no vaccine to prevent scarlet fever. The best prevention strategies for scarlet fever are the same as the standard precautions against infections:. If your child has scarlet fever, wash his or her drinking glasses, utensils, and, if possible, toys in hot soapy water or in a dishwasher. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products.
Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Overview Scarlet fever Open pop-up dialog box Close. Scarlet fever The red rash of scarlet fever usually begins on the face or neck, later spreading to the chest, trunk, arms and legs. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references Ferri FF. Scarlet fever. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor
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