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Best medicine for scarlet fever?

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Antibiotics: Scarlet fever is a rash caused by a strep infection somewhere in the body, usually strep throat although it can be in other areas. Antibiotics such as penicillin or Amoxicillin are usually very effective. Others can be used for people who are allergic to these drugs. It is important to get treated quickly in order to prevent complications.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Penicillin family: Penicillin , Amoxicillin or any penicillin derative.

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