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Yesenia, Haley, & Melony(:
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Bacteria are spread by direct contact with infected people, or by droplets exhaled by an infected person.
Avoid contact with infected people.
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Fever Sore throat Rash Abdominal pain General discomfort Chills
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Headache Muscle aches Swollen, red tongue Vomiting
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Physical examination Throat culture positive for group A strep Rapid antigen detection (throat swab)
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Antibiotics are used to kill the bacteria that causes the throat infection. This is crucial to prevent rheumatic fever, a serious complication of strep throat and scarlet fever.
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Complications are rare with the right treatment, but can include:
Acute rheumatic fever
Bone or joint problems
Ear infection
Inflammation of a gland (adenitis) or abscess
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Kidney damage Liver damage Meningitis Pneumonia Sinusitis
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With proper antibiotic treatment, the symptoms of scarlet fever should get better quickly. However, the rash can last up to 2-3 weeks before it fully goes away.