Scarlet fever is caused by Streptococcus pyogenes., which can also cause pharyngitis. This bacteria causes these infections in children, teenagers, and adults.
What are the symptoms of scarlet fever?
Some of the most common symptoms of scarlet fever are:
- Throat is red and sore
- Fever (38.3°C or higher)
- Red rash with sandpaper texture
- Dark red skin in armpits, elbows, and groin creases
- A white coating on the back of your tongue or throat
- “raspberry” language
- Headache
- nausea or vomiting
- node swelling
- Other body pain
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people with scarlet fever
When some of these symptoms occur, it is important to Consult your doctor/pediatrician for prompt diagnosis and avoid self-medication with antibioticsreported MSP.
The group recommends the following six things to prevent strep throat and scarlet fever:
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Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze and use a mask
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wash hands often
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Avoid sharing glasses, bottles, cutlery, towels and other personal items
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Ventilate the environment daily
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Clean and disinfect surfaces and toys
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avoid overcrowding
What cases of scarlet fever are there in Uruguay?
A 5-year-old boy from Public School No. 60 in Uruguay’s Buseo community died after being diagnosed with the virus, the Uruguay Ministry of Public Health reported.
There were two other cases of strep in the same group at the school, so he believed it was an “outbreak” of these bacteria. One is Another “scarlet fever case” The other is “respiratory disease (pneumonia)”, both of which have evolved well with home isolation.
“MSP through the Department of Health Inspection (DEVISA) The outbreak has been informed and appropriate measures have been taken“We have contacted the Education Center, which has provided appropriate prevention advice and is actively monitoring the situation,” the ministry reported on its website.