When was scarlet fever prevalent?

Answer 1

Scarlet fever is a disease that attacks children. It causes fever, a red rash, and can be deadly if not treated quickly. Though no exact date for the discovery of the illness exists, it was being written about by Hippocrates in the 400s BC.

Answer 2

Scarlet fever is an illness that develops in some people who have strep throat. Also known as scarlatina, scarlet fever features a bright red rash that covers most of the body. Scarlet fever is almost always accompanied by a sore throat and a high fever.

Scarlet fever is most common in children 5 to 15 years of age. Although scarlet fever was once considered a serious childhood illness, antibiotic treatments have made it less threatening. Nonetheless, if left untreated, scarlet fever (like strep throat) can result in more-serious conditions that affect the heart, kidneys and other parts of the body.

Answer 3

In the 1800's

Answer 4

started in Africa in 1826

Answer 5

100b.c.