Scarlet Fever Flashcards
1
Q
Scarlet Fever
A
reaction to the toxins produced commonly by strep pyogenes
2
Q
signs
A
fever malaise headache unwell symptoms strawberry tongue rash that spreads from torso to sole/palms
3
Q
investigations
A
throat swab
4
Q
management
A
penicillin for 10 days
azithromycin if allergic
5
Q
when can the patient return to school
A
24hrs after commencing antibiotics
