Scarlet fever-like rash

Scarlet fever-like rash is common in scarlet fever. Scarlet fever is an acute respiratory infection characterized by fever, angina, and diffuse scarlet fever-like rash and desquamation. Cardiorenal complications can occur in a few cases in the later period. Scarlet fever is more common in children between 2 and 8 years of age. It is more severe and more contagious, and some serious complications can occur if treatment is not timely. Therefore, parents should pay attention to it and diagnose and treat as soon as possible if the child has similar symptoms.

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