Is Rheumatic fever and Scarlet fever the same thing. Just different words for teh same condition?

Answer 1

Scarlatina is an exotoxin-mediated disease caused by Group A streptococcal infection that occurs most often in association with a sore throat and rarely with impetigo or other streptococcal infections. It is characterized by sore throats, fever and a rash over the upper body that may spread to cover almost the entire body. Scarlet fever is not rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever is the autoimmune disease that occurs after infection with Group A strep that causes damage to the heart valves.

Answer 2

No, they are different disease entities with different symptoms and different long-term effects, though they can be caused by the same organism. Rheumatic fever is very rare in western countries these days because of the use of antibiotics, but anyone who has had it during youth is a risk for valvular disease and endocarditis throughout later life. Scarlet fever is similarly uncommon (though a bit more common than rheumatic fever I believe, but don't quote me on the epidemiology) and usually less of a long-term problem.

Answer 3

Pneumatic Fever