Scarlet fever is a rash accompanied by a sore throat caused by the streptococcus bacteria . The disease most commonly affects children, but can occur in any age group. The characteristic symptoms are a rash and a 'strawberry tongue'. The disease is treated with antibiotics and it is usually resolved without complications. A person can become infected with streptococcus either by touching or through airborne droplets.
Scarlet fever appears together with a streptococcal sore throat .
By looking at the symptoms and examining the throat. The disease normally disappears within a week without any problems. The rash may last for a very short time especially if the patient is treated quickly with antibiotics. If the patient is allergic to penicillin the patient is treated with erythromycin . Different types of penicillin can be used.