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What happens if you don't treat scarlet fever?
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Untreated Strep: can cause post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (kidney disease), tonsillar abscess, rheumatic heart disease, arthritis, PANDAS (neurological tic disorder), and toxic shock (multi organ failure). Serious stuff!
Answered 12/2/2014
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