Has anyone had scarletina?

Scarlatina: Also called mild form of scarlet fever, is a disease caused by infection with group a streptococci (same bacteria that causes strep throat). Is most common in 4-8 year olds. Causes sore throat, fever, rash, red tongue. Course is less than 1 week. Treatment is 10 day course of penicillin or erythromycin.

Rash term: This was the term that evolved from scarlet fever after we had penicillin to treat it & stop if from becoming a major problem.A percentage of strep A germs has an additional gene that codes for a toxin that emerges within hours of the infection.The toxin triggers a sand papery red rash.While some other infections can mimic this rash it is a classic sign of strep A infection. It responds well to rx