Scarlet fever: Causes, Treatment, and Outcome - DermNet
2016年3月5日 · Scarlet fever has also been called scarlatina in the past. How common is scarlet fever and who gets it? Scarlet fever is not as common as it was a century ago when it was associated with deadly epidemics. The development of antibiotics and their early use in the treatment of streptococcal infections has prevented many cases of scarlet fever and ...
Streptococcal skin infections - DermNet
Scarlet fever is a reaction to a circulating toxin that is produced by some strains of streptococcus; Streptococcal toxic shock-like syndrome (STSS) Allergic hypersensitivity to streptococcal bacteria may result in erythema nodosum or vasculitis; Psoriasis, especially guttate forms, may be provoked or aggravated by streptococcal infection
Fever and a rash - DermNet
High fever + upper respiratory symptoms; Rash is brief; Serology for herpes virus 6 and 7 is not generally available; Scarlet fever (Streptococcus pyogenes) Strawberry tongue; Scarlatiniform rash: tiny red macules or rough papules; Swollen then peeling hands; Evidence of …
Viral skin infections. Specific viral exanthems - DermNet
An exanthem is a widespread erythematous rash that is accompanied by systemic symptoms such as fever, headache and malaise. Exanthems during childhood are usually associated with viral infection and represent either a reaction to a toxin produced by the organism, damage to the skin by the organism, or an immune response.
Exanthems (reactive rashes) - DermNet
Scarlet fever; Streptococcal toxic shock-like syndrome (STSS). Other specific infections that can give rise to exanthems include: Mycoplasma pneumonia; Rickettsial diseases. Exanthems may also be due to a drug (especially antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). See: Morbilliform drug eruption; Drug hypersensitivity syndrome.
scarlet fever image - DermNet
Scarlet fever is a bacterial illness that often presents with a distinctive rash made up of tiny pinkish-red spots that cover the whole body. It affects people who have recently had a sore throat (strep throat) or school sores ( impetigo ) caused by certain strains of …
Morbilliform drug reaction (maculopapular drug eruption)
Differential diagnosis includes measles, rubella, scarlet fever, non-specific toxic erythema associated with infection, Kawasaki disease, connective tissue disease and acute graft-versus-host disease. Tests are not usually necessary if the cause has been identified and stopped, the rash is mild and the patient is well. They may include:
Scaly skin diseases - DermNet
Generalised scaly rash present for 6 weeks with fever Scarlet fever. Scarlatiniform rash (redness then rough spots) Strawberry tongue; Peeling starts after 5 days of illness; Evidence of streptococcal infection; Kawasaki syndrome. Child aged ; 14 years Starts as morbilliform or erythematous rash; Swelling of hands and feet; Oral and ocular ...
Infectious mononucleosis, Epstein Barr virus, glandular fever
gradual onset of low-grade fever, malaise, arthralgia, and myalgia. Spleen and liver. Splenomegaly (enlarged spleen), typically in the second and third weeks; Associated abdominal pain or discomfort; Hepatomegaly is rarely clinically palpable although is often detected on ultrasound; Elevation of liver transaminases are common in up to 50%
Dermatological emergencies. Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Scarlet fever (streptococcal origin, no blistering) Toxic shock syndrome (less severe rash, superficial peeling rather than full thickness denudation) Thermal burns; Acute graft versus host disease; Severe bullous drug eruption (patient less sick) Drug hypersensitivity syndrome (no blistering) Exfoliative dermatitis (erythroderma) Investigations