Yesenia, Haley, & Melony(:

Bacteria are spread by direct contact with infected people, or by droplets exhaled by an infected person.

Avoid contact with infected people.

Fever Sore throat Rash Abdominal pain General discomfort Chills

Headache Muscle aches Swollen, red tongue Vomiting

Physical examination Throat culture positive for group A strep Rapid antigen detection (throat swab)

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.

Complications are rare with the right treatment, but can include:

Acute rheumatic fever

Bone or joint problems

Ear infection

Inflammation of a gland (adenitis) or abscess

Kidney damage Liver damage Meningitis Pneumonia Sinusitis

With proper antibiotic treatment, the symptoms of scarlet fever should get better quickly. However, the rash can last up to 2-3 weeks before it fully goes away.