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Scarlet Fever

By: Amy Molina, RN, C.

Scarlet Fever usually accompanies a streptococcal infection (i.e. strep throat). It appears as a very fine, prickly rash and does not itch. With antibiotic treatment, the rash usually clears within 4-5 days. Sometimes the skin peels in 1-2 weeks where the rash was most prominent. The skin on the fingertips also commonly peels.

Call your doctor immediately if:

	Your child develops drooling
	You child develops a lot of difficulty breathing
	The fever lasts for over 48 hours after starting antibiotics
	You feel your child is getting worse

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