Pediatrician, Pediatric Rheumatologist, Neonatologist
MBBS , MRCPCH (UK) , PGD (Clinical Rheumatology) (UK)
Pediatrician, Pediatric Rheumatologist, Neonatologist
MBBS , MRCPCH (UK) , PGD (Clinical Rheumatology) (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.