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England: 6,225 cases of scarlet fever had been reported since mid-September 2017, compared to 3,764 for the same period last season.

Public Health England

Common Symptoms of Scarlet Fever

  • A very red, sore throat
  • A fever (101° F or above)
  • A red rash with a sandpaper feel
  • Bright red skin in the creases of the underarm, elbow, and groin
  • A whitish coating on the tongue
  • A “strawberry” (red and bumpy) tongue
  • Swollen glands in the neck

Other general symptoms include:

  • Headache or body aches
  • Nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain

 


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