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- "Scarlet fever" is also a term denoting the condition of having strong love for or attraction to red hair.
Scarlatina is an exotoxin-mediated disease caused by Group A streptococcal infection that occurs most often in association with a sore throat and rarely with impetigo or other streptococcal infections. It is characterized by sore throat, fever and a rash over the upper body that may spread to cover almost the entire body. Scarlet fever is not rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever is the autoimmune disease that occurs after infection with Group A strep that causes damage to the heart valves.
History
This disease was also once known as Scarlatina (from the Italian scarlattina). Many novels depicting life prior to the nineteenth century (see Scarlet fever in literature below) describe scarlet fever as an acute disease being followed by many months spent in convalescence. The convalescence was probably due to complications with rheumatic fever. It was also not uncommon to destroy or burn the personal effects of a person afflicted with scarlet fever to prevent transmission to other people. More on [ Scarlet fever ]
RT @MrsB_xx: .....can't believe our wee princess has Scarlet Fever :( It's gonna be a long few day's & nite's!! Get well soon #LittleMissB xx
_Buchs (David Buchanan) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:45:28 -0000
RT @MrsB_xx: .....can't believe our wee princess has Scarlet Fever :( It's gonna be a long few day's & nite's!! Get well soon #LittleMissB xx
.....can't believe our wee princess has Scarlet Fever :( It's gonna be a long few day's & nite's!! Get well soon #LittleMissB xx
MrsB_xx (Karrie Buchanan) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:44:57 -0000
.....can't believe our wee princess has Scarlet Fever :( It's gonna be a long few day's & nite's!! Get well soon #LittleMissB xx
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CDC DBMD - Scarlet Fever - Features cause, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Discovery Health: Scarlet fever - Johns Hopkins health information about Scarlett Fever.
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Scarlet fever is a relatively rare infection. It affects people who have a throat or skin infection caused by certain strains of group A streptococcus bacteria.
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Kid's Health - Expert information on Scarlet Fever from the Nemours Foundation.
Meta Description: [ Scarlet fever is a rash that is caused by strep infections. Learn important facts about scarlet fever in this article for parents, including how to recognize its symptoms. ]
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Scarlet Fever - Features cause, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and prevention.
NZ DermNet: Scarlet Fever - Includes cause, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.
Meta Description: [ Scarlet fever - patient information. Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society. ]
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