Yes, it is caused by a strep infection and the treatment is usually penicillin.
Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection that is caused by Group A Strep. It is usually a mild illness and is treatable with antibiotics.
There were frequent scarlet fever epidemics during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The development of antibiotics since the 1940's has made the disease treatable. The spreading of scarlet fever was generally by direct or airborne contact, and improved sanitation and personal hygiene have helped in reducing its occurrence.
It's not the "fever" part that gives Scarlet Fever it's name it's the rash and the red (scarlet) face that comes with it. Obviously you can have a fever with Scarlet fever...but not always. improved answer: Yes, you always get a fever with scarlet fever. scarlet is the colour of the rash and fever is what comes with it.
The kingdom scarlet fever is in is the Monera kingdom.
scarlet fever can attack your eyes you would be blind
yes it can be treated
well my baby brother has it and it is not nothing to worry about. Scarlet fever was once a very serious childhood disease, but now is easily treatable. It is caused by the streptococcal bacteria, which produce a toxin that leads to the hallmark red rash of the illness. The main risk factor is infection with the bacteria that causes strep throat. A history of strep throat or scarlet fever in the community, neighborhood, or school may increase the risk of infection.. Scarlet fever was once a very serious childhood disease, but now is easily treatable. It is caused by the streptococcal bacteria, which produce a toxin that leads to the hallmark red rash of the illness. The main risk factor is infection with the bacteria that causes strep throat. A history of strep throat or scarlet fever in the community, neighborhood, or school may increase the risk of infection.With proper antibiotic treatment, the symptoms of scarlet fever should get better quickly. However, the rash can last for up to 2 - 3 weeks before it fully goes away.
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Scarlet fever is also known as scarlatina
Scarlet fever is a rash that is caused by strep infections.
Scarlet fever is caused by streptococcal bacteria.
Scarlet Fever - band - was created in 2010.