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A 33-year-old female asked:
How does a 15 month old contract scarlett fever?
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Dr. Sarosh Batlivalaanswered
Pediatric Cardiology 18 years experience
Strep bacteria: Scarlet fever is an infection caused by a strep bacteria. It is "spread through contact with droplets from an infected person's cough or sneeze." visit http://www.Cdc.Gov/features/scarletfever/ for more information.
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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Strep throat: This follows a strep throat, generally one that was neglected and not treated with an antibiotic by a physician as it should have been.
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Dr. Amrita Dosanjhanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 38 years experience
Strep: Scarlet fever is a term used to describe a condition caused by strep bacteria. This is a link that you may find useful: http://kidshealth.Org/parent/infections/lung/scarlet_fever.Html
if your child has symptoms of fever, sore throat, swollen glands and a rash as shown in the above link, please schedule a visit with you doctor.
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