My sons preschool sent a letter home today saying that scarlet fever is going around. How serious is it, and what signs and symptoms should I watch for.
2007-03-16 09:15:09 · 10 answers · asked by rickeysgirl 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Scarlet fever is strep throat with a rash.. no more...no less..
what parents would need to be concerned about is the progression of strep turning into rheumatic fever. So if your sons presents w/ a fever sore throat and a rash go to your doctor. Good luck.
2007-03-16 09:22:34 · answer #1 · answered by GI 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Scarlet fever is pretty much strep throat with a fever and rash.
Other symptoms, especially in children ages 2-10, can include general body aches, headache, stomachache, nausea, vomiting, or listlessness. However, cold/flu symptoms are NOT seen.
Symptoms that may occur before the rash include:
* Fever of 101 F or higher.
* Sore throat and difficulty swallowing.
* White or yellow spots or coating on the throat and tonsils.
* Swollen lymph nodes in the neck.
Scarlet fever can be easily cured with antibiotics (see a doctor!).
Complications:
These include infection of the middle ear, sinusitis, and pneumonia. In rare cases, a more serious infection may develop, such as rheumatic fever or rheumatic heart disease. Most cases of scarlet fever can be cured without any permanent complications. :)
2007-03-16 09:22:58 · answer #2 · answered by Jenny 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had Scarlet Fever when I was around 4, my skin became red, along the arms and body, and down to my knees, though nowadays people have vaccines for it so it's rarely fatal, but can be. I can't remember much but, my mother said I had a itchy redness to my skin. So I guess look out for that.
2007-03-16 10:48:18 · answer #3 · answered by d d7325 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you catch it in the early stages its not bad go to your doctor and let them know they will help from their I use to have it when I was about 6 and from what I was told by both my parents and doctor I went unconscious multiple times but that's when I was in the final stages of it "fever head ache no energy sleepiness and sore throat" so if the school told you that and he only has a fever and sore throat then he should be fine with the antibiotics prescribed by the doctor...also after the doctor green tea with lemon helps
2015-08-01 22:14:01 · answer #4 · answered by timothy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's serious. Watch for fever, cough, limpness, No energy.
2007-03-16 09:18:31 · answer #5 · answered by Sugar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can cause blindness and I think heart problems. Just watch out for high fevers and if he looks really flushed
2007-03-16 09:20:43 · answer #6 · answered by nicoleblingy2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not serious if your treated with antibiotics. I see kids with it all the time that have strep throat. Your cousin will be just fine!
2016-03-29 01:59:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/scarletfever_g.htm
this link to the cdc will give you all the information you need.
scarlet fever must always be taken seriously, it can infect the heart and damage it. Leading to life long disability and early death.
2007-03-16 09:20:18 · answer #8 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
scarlet is very serious. many people died when there was an epidemic way back when. not to scare you.
2007-03-16 09:25:05 · answer #9 · answered by Krissi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe u should google it....
as far as i know its really serious, i think its even fatal...
i wouldn't send him to preschool till u know its gone
2007-03-16 09:18:12 · answer #10 · answered by laydenirvine 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋