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(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...")
 
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'''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.  
'''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 ==
== Clinical features ==
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Treatment is oral [[penicillin]], same as for streptococcal [[tonsillitis]].
Treatment is oral [[penicillin]], same as for streptococcal [[tonsillitis]].


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