Scarlet fever
Last Updated: 2023-07-07
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: 1B50
Last Updated: 2023-07-07
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: 1B50
Sydenham, 1676.
Scarlet fever, Scarlatina, Streptococcal sore throat with rash, Canker rash.
Notifiable acute infection with group A β-haemolytic streptococci leading to angina, general symptoms and macular exanthema
The age peak is between 3-15 years of age
.If group A streptococci persist in the throat after antibiotic treatment (in approx. 10-15%), no renewed therapy is indicated.
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