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Scarlet fever, caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria, primarily affects children aged 5 to 15. While the disease can be serious, fatalities are rare due to the availability of antibiotics for treatment. Historically, before the advent of antibiotics, scarlet fever could be fatal, especially in cases with severe complications like rheumatic fever or kidney damage. Today, with prompt medical care, the prognosis is generally very good.

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