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What is another name for Scarlet Fever?
Scarlatina
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What bacterium causes Scarlet Fever?
Streptococcus pyogenes
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How is Scarlet Fever transmitted?
Direct contact or
airborne
droplets
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What is the incubation period for Scarlet Fever?
3 days
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How long is a person infectious after symptoms onset?
3
weeks
unless treated
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How long does Scarlet Fever usually last?
About
7 days
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Is it common to catch Scarlet Fever more than once?
Uncommon, but other
strep
infections possible
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What age group is most commonly affected by Scarlet Fever?
8 year olds
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What has been observed about Scarlet Fever cases since 2013/14?
Increase
in cases
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What are the prodromal symptoms of Scarlet Fever?
Fever, sore throat, swollen neck
glands
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Where does the rash of Scarlet Fever start?
Chest and abdomen
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How does the rash spread in Scarlet Fever?
Spreads to the
rest
of the
body
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What does the rash feel like?
Rough like
sandpaper
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What color is the rash typically?
Red-pink
/
brown
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What happens to the skin after the rash resolves?
Skin may
peel
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What appears on the tongue during Scarlet Fever?
White coating
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What is "strawberry tongue"?
Red
,
swollen
tongue
with
small bumps
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Are serious complications from Scarlet Fever common?
Rare
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What are some local spread complications of Scarlet Fever?
Otitis media
, throat infection,
abscess
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What are some immune-mediated complications of Scarlet Fever?
Acute rheumatic fever
,
glomerulonephritis
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What are invasive Group A streptococcal infections?
Life-threatening
infections affecting many organs
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What is the mortality risk associated with invasive Group A streptococcal infections?
15-25%
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What should be done if red flag symptoms appear?
Refer the
patient
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What should you do if you suspect Scarlet Fever?
Contact
GP
for a telephone appointment
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Why is Scarlet Fever considered a notifiable disease?
To
contain
the
spread
of
disease
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What tests are arranged for Scarlet Fever?
Throat swab
and
blood tests
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What medications can be used for fever and aches?
Paracetamol
and
ibuprofen
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What is used to relieve itching in Scarlet Fever?
Aqueous
calamine
cream or
antihistamines
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What is the purpose of antibiotics in Scarlet Fever management?
Reduce illness
duration
and complications
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What is the first-line antibiotic for Scarlet Fever?
Phenoxymethylpenicillin
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What should be given to penicillin-allergic patients?
Azithromycin
or
clarithromycin
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What practical measures can help avoid spreading Scarlet Fever?
Wash
hands
often with soap and water
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What should be done with used tissues?
Throw them in the
bin
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What dietary recommendations are there for Scarlet Fever patients?
Eat
soft foods
and stay hydrated
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How long should a person stay away from school after starting antibiotics?
24 hours
after first dose
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Who should be avoided during Scarlet Fever?
Immunocompromised
,
pregnant
, or
infants
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