Scarlet fever causes a rash. It can happen after a strep infection, such as strep throat or impetigo. Complications are rare now, but they can be severe. read more
Scarlet fever is a disease that occasionally happens after a patient has had strep throat. It is created by the same group of microscopic organisms that causes strep throat (a contamination that makes the throat red, swollen, and sore). Red fever is otherwise called scarlatina. read more
Scarlet fever is less common now than in the past, but outbreaks still occur. The bacteria that causes strep throat is also responsible for scarlet fever. read more