Several health organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO) itself, have been warning of a recent rise in the incidence of the disease known as scarlet fever.
It is a disease that in past times was much more common and also much more serious; Fortunately, antibiotic treatments have made it no longer a significant threat to most people.
What is scarlet fever and what are its causes?
Scarlet fever, exposes the American Mayo Clinic, is a bacterial infection that manifests itself in some people who have strep throat. gets its name from a bright red rash It appears all over the body.
It is most common in children between the ages of 5 and 15, and is passed from person to person. through the little drops released by a patient from the mouth and nostrils when coughing and sneezing.
What are your symptoms?
The illness usually incubates between two and four days without symptoms appearing. Next, the characteristic picture of scarlet fever appears.
The symptoms are characterized by red rash which gives its name to the disease, flushing, strawberry tongue (red and swollen), high fever with chills, very swollen and red throat and sometimes with white or yellowish spots, difficulty swallowing, enlarged neck glands (lymph nodes ), nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, and body aches.
How is it treated?
scarlet fever treated with an antibiotic. It is important to prescribe the guidelines; otherwise, the infection may not be completely cleared and the risk of major complications may be increased.
In addition, they can be used other medicines such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen to control some symptoms such as fever or sore throat. Finally, to avoid further infection, it is recommended that children not return to school until at least 12 hours after antibiotic treatment if they no longer have a fever.