In addition to fever, children with scarlet fever may complain of sore throat, swollen lymph nodes and headache. The illness is accompanied by a rash consisting of tiny red spots, giving the appearance of a sunburn but feel rough like sandpaper. In addition to fever, the child with pneumonia typically exhibits chills, rapid and difficult breathing, and a moist cough. This is a serious condition which may require hospitalization. Rheumatic Fever .
Rheumatic fever is a serious disease which can affect the heart, skin, nerves, and bone joints.
It often occurs several weeks after a Strep throat and is evidenced by fever, arthritic joints, chorea, chest pain, and shortness of breath. The fever may be accompanied by convulsions. Any fever accompanied by severe abdominal pain requires immediate attention since it may be indicative of appendicitis or some other serious condition.