Scarlet fever
Last Updated: 2020-11-23
ICD11: -
Last Updated: 2020-11-23
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: -
Sydenham 1676.
Scarlet fever, Scarlatina, Streptococcal sore throat with rash, Canker rash.
Notifiable, acute infection with β-haemolytic streptococci of group A leading to angina, general symptoms and macular exanthema.
The age peak is between the ages of 3-15.
If group A streptococci persist in the throat after antibiotic treatment (in about 10-15%), no new therapy is indicated.