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How are strep throat and scarlet fever distinguished from each other?
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Scarlet vs Strep: Scarlet fever is like streph throat with a rash.
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Definition is strep: The term "scarlet fever " applies to strains of strep a that have the additional dna to make a red rash. The infection may be in the throat, or other site (skin, anus) and still produce the rash and fever. Strep throat includes strains of strep a that may or may not produce a rash.Their location in the throat is rather specific.
Answered 12/9/2013
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