Scarlet FeverBy: Amy Molina, RN, C. |
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Scarlet Fever usuall
y 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:
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Your child develops drooling |
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You child develops a lot of difficulty breathing |
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The fever lasts for over 48 hours after starting antibiotics |
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You feel your child is getting worse |
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