What is scarlet fever?

Scarlet fever is an illness caused by streptococcal (strep) bacteria. It may develop in some patients with strep throat or skin infections caused by strep. It may result in a bright red rash that covers much of the body as well as fever and a sore throat.

How do members experience scarlet fever?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with scarlet fever*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for scarlet fever*

Who has scarlet fever on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 0
50s 2
60s 0
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 1
Female 0