Is scarlet fever contagious in children?

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Scarlet fever is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by group a hemolytic streptococcus infection. The clinical features were fever, angina, diffuse bright red skin rash and obvious desquamation. A small number of patients have heart, kidney and joint damage due to allergic reaction. Next, I'll tell you something.

Is scarlet fever contagious in children?

85% ～ 97% of the patients have fever, which is persistent and can be high or low. Accompanied by headache, lack of appetite and general discomfort. The rate of pulse increase is often higher than that of temperature increase, especially in children. The level and duration of fever are consistent with the severity and changes of the rash. Generally, fever lasts for one week.

98% of patients with angina have angina, pharyngeal initial feeling dry, and then pain, aggravating when swallowing. About 80% of patients have tonsillar enlargement, can have gray or yellow white patches of purulent exudate, easy to erase.

Before the appearance of skin rash, intramucosal rash can be seen first, which is manifested as congestion of soft palate mucosa, mild swelling, and millet like rash or bleeding point. Skin rash is one of the most important symptoms of scarlet fever.

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During the epidemic period of scarlet fever and acute tonsillitis, preventive measures should be taken to isolate the patients and prohibit contact with other children. Generally, throat swab culture should be isolated for two consecutive times until Streptococcus B is negative. When it is prevalent in nurseries, kindergartens and other collective units, it can be prevented by drugs.