Scarlet Fever: A Group A Streptococcal Infection | CDC Features

Scarlet fever results from group A strep infection. If your child has a sore throat and rash, their doctor can test for strep. Quick treatment with antibiotics can protect your child from possible long-term health problems.Scarlet fever results from group A strep infection. If your child has a sore throat and rash, their doctor can test for strep. Quick treatment with antibiotics can protect your child from possible long-term health problems.


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  • SourceUrl: http://www.cdc.gov/Features/ScarletFever/index.html
  • Syndication ID: 785
  • Language: English
  • Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Date Syndication Captured: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 09:01 PM
  • Date Syndication Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 01:20 AM

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