How long does Scarlet Fever usually take to run its course once you are on antibiotics?

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Last Saturday night landed me in the hospital with what I thought was the flu and ended up being a shocking diagnosis of scarlet fever.
It should clear up within a few days to a week. If not, return to your doctor - a different antibiotic may be required.  (+ info)

Is it possible to get scarlet fever more then once?

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I have had scarlet fever once before and think I might be developing it again. Only it seems to be happening much slower this time and my throat has been sore but not really badly. If it possible to get it twice? Is there anything else like it it could be?
According to what I know, scarlet fever is one of those conditions that don't come up again after you've already had it, but don't hold me to that, I'm no doctor.
It could also be strep developing or just a nasty cold. Either way, you should probably see a doctor to be diagnosed and treated.  (+ info)

What are the symptoms for scarlet fever?

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because my neighbor has it and was i was around her this past weekend and now i think i'm getting sick and i really hope its not scarlet fever!
Symptoms of Scarlet Fever
The rash is the most striking sign of scarlet fever. It usually begins looking like a bad sunburn with tiny bumps and it may itch. The rash usually appears first on the neck and face, often leaving a clear unaffected area around the mouth. It spreads to the chest and back, then to the rest of the body. In body creases, especially around the underarms and elbows, the rash forms classic red streaks. Areas of rash usually turn white when you press on them. By the sixth day of the infection the rash usually fades, but the affected skin may begin to peel.

Aside from the rash, there are usually other symptoms that help to confirm a diagnosis of scarlet fever, including a reddened sore throat, a fever above 101 degrees Fahrenheit (38.3 degrees Celsius), and swollen glands in the neck. The tonsils and back of the throat may be covered with a whitish coating, or appear red, swollen, and dotted with whitish or yellowish specks of pus. Early in the infection, the tongue may have a whitish or yellowish coating. A child with scarlet fever also may have chills, body aches, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite.

When scarlet fever occurs because of a throat infection, the fever typically stops within 3 to 5 days, and the sore throat passes soon afterward. The scarlet fever rash usually fades on the sixth day after sore throat symptoms began, but skin that was covered by rash may begin to peel. This peeling may last 10 days. With antibiotic treatment, the infection itself is usually cured with a 10-day course of antibiotics, but it may take a few weeks for tonsils and swollen glands to return to normal.

In rare cases, scarlet fever may develop from a streptococcal skin infection like impetigo. In these cases, the child may not get a sore throat.  (+ info)

My 4 year old daughter is just recovering from Scarlet Fever now she seems to have a urine infection?

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She had scarlet fever around 6 weeks ago, she was in hospital twice due to this, over the last 24 hours she has been needing to pee constantly, called doctor and he has given me antibiotic and told me to take a urine sample into the hospital

Could this be linked to her recovery from scarlet fever?
There could be a link. Rarely, inflammation of the kidneys can be a late complication of scarlet fever, caused by the toxin that is released from the strep infection.
Then again, this may be a totally unrelated urine infection.
Regardless, any urinary problem in a child needs to be checked out and the urine sample should show up if there is any blood or signs of inflammation in your daughter's urine. If you have any concerns or her health seems to be worsening in any way, don't hesitate to take her back to the hospital to be checked.
I hope all goes well.  (+ info)

How could my daughter have gotten scarlet fever?

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Yesterday I had to take my 2 girls to the doctor, which is when they did a swab of her throat and took a look at them and saw all the bumps on them and they told me they have scarlet fever.

what are some reasons to why they got it?
If a strep infection is not treated, or is inadequately treated, it can progress to scarlet fever.  (+ info)

what can you use for scarlet fever rash on an adult?

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someone in there 20s has scarlet fever. they got antibiotics for it but rash is somewhat itchy. besides soaking in baking soda, what can you use to stop the itch. any home remedies?
They have the calamine lotion that usually helps for the itch. Doctor can prescribe it or you can go to your local grug store and buy it over the counter.  (+ info)

What was Scarlet fever like in the 1800's, how did people respond to it back then?? 10 POINTS?

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I'm writing a story asbout a girl who has scarlet fever.
I can't find this info anywhere.

What was scarlet fever like in the 1800's, I know alot fo people died but, how
If the doctors discovered the patient had that fever what would the doctor say back , she will die from it, how did the patients end up dead what did the doctrs do for treatment
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Is a "strep rash" the same as scarlet fever?

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I took my son to the doctor with a horrible rash. She did a RAD test that was positive for strep. As I look around the internet for remedies for the awful itchy rash, everytime I enter "strep rash" it comes up "scarlet fever."

I'd also appreciate advice on easing the itch.
Yes, generally speaking it's the same. There are better treatments for it today than in years past, so fewer long term symptoms and organ damage. See http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/lung/scarlet_fever.html

As for the itch, try a tepid bath (not hot, not cold, just a little warmer than cool) in an oatmeal/aloe product. There are several brands in drug stores. Some benadryl (by mouth) will probably also help. Keep his nails cut short and encourage him not to scratch when he's awake.

Good luck, hope he feels better soon!

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How common is Scarlet Fever in the USA?

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Our six year old daughter was recently diagnoised with scarlet fever we are stationed in Germany and she attends a school on post. Since I didnt know that scarlet fever was still around I didnt recongize the signs however her doctor did the mintue we walked in. I am just wondering how common this is in the USA?
Not very it is usually caused from another virus like strep thought My daughter was miss diagnosed with strep by 3 doctors and ended up getting scarlet fever the worst part of it was the fact that the rash felt like it was burning her if your daughter complains of it itching or burning for the itching put a warm rag with vinegar on it and for the burning put a cold cloth with lemon juice in it good luck and don't worry it is not as dangerous as it use to be it is like getting the chicken pocks.  (+ info)

should a pregnant woman be around her baby with scarlet fever?

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two-year old has scarlet fever and her mom is six months pregnant with another baby. is there danger to the pregnant mom?
Yes- she shouldn't be around the 2 yr old. Scarlet fever can cause complications like early delivery, brain development problems, and even birth defects.  (+ info)

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