SCARLET FEVER

By: Jason Chavez and Alberto Marin

Scarlet Fever It is an Infectious disease It is an Upper Reparatory Infection

Etiology

Streptococcus pyogenes causes the disease

Causes a toxin which creates a rash Gram+ Bacteria Spherical

Epidemiology Children ages 4-8 Not all kids a sensitive to the toxin 15-20% of school kids may be

asymptomatic carriers. Mostly occurs during winter

Mode of transmission Through direct contact with mucus Fluid from the nose Saliva from infected person Through coughing

Symptoms Fever Sore throat Flushed face Nausea Vomiting The most obvious symptom is a red rash

around the whole body

Diagnostic test Condition of tonsils, throat, tongue Check neck to see if lymph nodes are

enlarged Check appearance and texture of the

rash Throat swab for testing of bacteria

Treatment Prescribe antibiotic Follow doctor’s instructions for full

recovery Usually treated with light antibiotics such

as penicillin pill for 10 days People allergic to penicillin can use

erythromycin

Prevention Wash hands Don’t share dining utensils Cover your mouth and nose to prevent

spread Wash utensils properly and toys Don’t touch face with dirty hands

Citations Mayo clinic, staff. (2010). Diseases and Conditions

Scarlet fever. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/scarlet-fever/basics/definition/CON-20030976