Signs of Scarlet fever

Symptoms of Scarlet fever

The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Scarlet fever may include:

• High fever
• Headache
• Chills
• Rapid pulse
• Characteristic rash - fine, red, rough; whitens on pressing
  • Upper body rash
  • Whole body rash
  • Red facial rash
• more symptoms...»

List of 19 Scarlet fever Symptoms

Note that Scarlet fever symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Scarlet fever signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.

Signs or Symptoms of Scarlet fever:

Persons with scarlet fever have a characteristic rash that is fine, red, rough-textured and blanches upon pressure. Scarlet fever also produces a bright red tongue with "strawberry" appearance. The skin often "desquamates," or peels, after recovery, usually on tips of fingers and toes. (Source: excerpt from Group A Streptococcal Infections, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)

More Symptoms of Scarlet fever:

More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Scarlet fever article. In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by:

• Complications of Scarlet fever
• Hidden causes of Scarlet fever
• Associated conditions for Scarlet fever
• Risk factors for Scarlet fever
• Related symptoms

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What are the signs of Scarlet fever?

The phrase "signs of Scarlet fever" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Scarlet fever that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Scarlet fever" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Scarlet fever.

The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Scarlet fever. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Scarlet fever has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Scarlet fever signs or Scarlet fever symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Scarlet fever may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Scarlet fever symptoms.

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