how long is the scarlet fever contagious
2007-05-10 17:53:18 · 2 answers · asked by Gigi S 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Amazingly at the age of 23 I just got over scarlet fever. It started with a sore throat and a rash on my forearms that quickly spread over my whole body. With antibiotics and steroids the rash lasted for 5 days. Within 7 days of the initial outbreak my fingers, hands, and toes started to peel.
To answer to your question, scarlet fever is no longer contagious 24 hours after taking antibiotics. So if you come across it stay away from your loved ones until you start taking meds.
- robert
2007-05-10 18:04:10 · answer #1 · answered by Staley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a question you need to ask your doctor. Are you certain you have scarlet fever? You hardly ever hear about it these days, although it was fairly common a generation ago. I do know it can lead to complications if not properly treated, so I would strongly advise that you seek medical help and opinions.
2007-05-11 01:01:56 · answer #2 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋