Scarlet fever: Difference between revisions

Created page with "'''Scarlet fever''', also called '''scarlatina''', is a bacterial infection caused by streptococcus pyogenes (also called group A streptococci or GAS) characterised by streptococcal tonsillitis, fever, a "strawberry tongue", and a rash. == Clinical features == In addition to features of tonsillitis, a rash and "strawberry tongue" are present. The rash usually begins 1-2 days after the tonsillitis. It's a generalised maculopapular exanthema which usually begins..."