Scarlet fever is an infectious disease that most often affects children attending kindergartens. It is often confused with strep throat, measles or rubella. It spreads easily and there is no vaccine for it. Parents should exercise extreme caution and watch their children carefully. Last year, as many as 621 cases were reported in Poland.
Scarlet fever, also known as scarlet fever, is one of the infectious diseases of childhood. Most often it affects children attending nurseries, kindergartens and schools. It is very contagious and spreads quickly. It appears in the fall and winter period. More and more institutions are alarming that scarlet fever has been observed among the pupils. Unfortunately, there is no vaccine for this disease. Due to the acute course, it is necessary to visit a doctor and implement an appropriate treatment. The sick person has to take antibiotics. Recovery takes about two weeks.
Scarlet fever is a disease that must not be underestimated. Complications that can occur include inflammation of the lymph nodes in the neck, middle ear, inflammation of the kidneys and joints. The beginnings are somewhat reminiscent of strep throat or the flu. The child has a sore throat, cough, high fever, headaches and increased heart rate. After 2-3 days, a characteristic, fine-blotchy rash appears. At this stage, you can confuse scarlet fever with rubella or measles. For scarlet fever, the so-called Fiłatowa triangle, i.e. erythema on the cheeks leaving pale skin around the mouth and nose, and a raspberry tongue
In the autumn and winter period, there is an increase in the incidence. Scarlet fever is one of the diseases that a child can catch from peers in kindergarten or school. Each malaise, pain or increased temperature is an alarm signal. If the symptoms persist for more than XNUMX hours, see a doctor. Quick and correct diagnosis of the disease reduces the risk of complications and accelerates recovery.