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Scarlet fever, also known as scarletina,¹ is caused when infected with a group A streptococcus bacteria.² Scarlet fever most commonly affects children 5 to 15 years of age, and rarely affects people older than 18.¹ Although once considered a serious childhood illness, antibiotic treatments now make it far less threatening.¹

Fast Facts:

• -- The most common source of scarlet fever is the bacterial infection strep throat.¹
• -- Some symptoms include a strawberry-like appearance to the tongue, a rash that covers most of the body, and a high fever.
• -- If left untreated, scarlet fever can affect the heart or kidneys, amongst other parts pf the body.¹

Top Resources on Scarlet Fever Statistics

• WrongDiagnosis: Statistics About Scarlet Fever | Deaths From Scarlet Fever
• NationMaster: Mortality Statistics - Scarlet Fever (Most Recent) by Country
• Mayo Clinic: Scarlet Fever - Risk Factors
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Outlook (Prognosis)
• DermNet NZ: How Common is Scarlet Fever and Who Gets It?
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Who is Affected by Scarlet Fever?
• BBC Health: Scarlet Fever - Who's Affected?

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4} Mayo Clinic: Scarlet Fever
2. ↑ Nemours Foundation (via KidsHealth): Scarlet Fever

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