Pediatrician, Pediatric Neurologist, Pediatric Endocrinologist, Neonatologist
MBBS, MRCPCH, MRCPI, FRCPCH, FRCPI (Ireland & UK)
Pediatrician, Pediatric Neurologist, Pediatric Endocrinologist, Neonatologist
MBBS, MRCPCH, MRCPI, FRCPCH, FRCPI (Ireland & UK)
Scarlet fever, also known as scarlatina, is an infection that can develop in people who have strep throat. It's characterized by a bright red rash on the body, usually accompanied by a high fever and sore throat. The same bacteria that causes strep throat also causes scarlet fever.