Scarlet fever
Alternate Names : Scarlatina
Treatment
Antibiotics are used to kill the bacteria that causes the throat infection. This is crucial to prevent rheumatic fever, a serious complication of strep throat and scarlet fever.
Prognosis (Expectations)
With proper antibiotic treatment, the symptoms of scarlet fever should get better quickly. However, the rash can last for up to 2 - 3 weeks before it fully goes away.
Complications
Complications are rare with the right treatment, but can include:
Calling Your Health Care Provider
Call your health care provider if: - You develop symptoms of scarlet fever
- Your symptoms do not go away 24 hours after beginning antibiotic treatment
- You develop new symptoms
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