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Chicken pox

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Acne

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Atopic Dermatitis

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Cold Sores

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Cradle Cap

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Dandruff

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Fungal Nail Infection

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Hand Foot and Mouth

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What is this?

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Impetigo

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Measles

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Meningitis

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Mumps

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Nappy Rash

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Psoriasis

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Rubella

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Scarlet Fever

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Slapped Cheek Syndrome

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Tinea Capitis (fungal infection of the scalp)

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Tinea Corporis (fungal infection of the body)

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Jock itch

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What is this?

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Tinea Pedis (Athlete’s foot)

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What is this?

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Wart / Verruca

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As well as runny nose, cough and a high fever, what is another symptom of measles?

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Conjunctivitis

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Do you refer measles to the GP?

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Yes - advise the patient to phone first to reduce risk of spreading the infection

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What is the advice for patients with measles, mumps or rubella?

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To stay hydrated

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How long after symptoms disappear should a child stay off school with measles, mumps or rubella?

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Measles - 4 days

Mumps - 5 days

Rubella - 6 days

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Which over the counter products can be given to patients with measles, mumps or rubella?

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Paracetamol and Ibuprofen

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As well as fever, headache and malaise, what is another symptom of mumps?

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Swelling of one or both glands which shows at the sides of the face

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As well as fever, headache and malaise, what is another symptom of rubella?

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Swelling of glands which shows up at the back of the neck

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What are the 3 OTC treatments for chicken pox?

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  1. Calamine lotion
  2. Cooling gels
  3. Paracetamol
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What are the two pieces of lifestyle advice given to patients with chicken pox?

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  1. Stay hydrated
  2. Cut nails short to avoid scratching
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Flu-like symptoms, nausea, vomiting, lethargy and muscle ache are non-specific signs of meningitis. What are the specific signs? (7)

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  1. Severe headache
  2. Stiff neck
  3. Altered mental state
  4. Non-blanching rash
  5. Photophobia
  6. Seizures
  7. Unconsciousness
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33
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As well as Olive Oil BP and gently brushing flakes away, which shampoo can be used in the treatment of cradle cap?

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Ketoconazole 2% Shampoo

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What are the referral criteria for nappy rash? (5)

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  1. Yellow/weeping (infection)
  2. Broken skin
  3. Symptoms for over 2 weeks
  4. Concomittant genital / oral thrush
  5. Rash in other areas of the body
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What are the treatment options for nappy rash? (5)

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  1. Clotrimazole 1% cream
  2. Dimeticone
  3. Zinc
  4. Lanolin
  5. Castor oil/Cod liver oil (creates a water resistant barrier)
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What are the referral criteria for eczema/atopic dermatitis?

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  1. Yellow/Weeping (infection)
  2. Sever symptoms (cracked/bleeding)
  3. Treatment failure
  4. Not previously diagnosed / No identifiable cause
  5. Symptoms for over 2 weeks
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What are the two types of topical treatment used in atopic dermatitis?

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  1. Emolients
  2. Corticosteroids
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Which two corticosteroids can be used in atopic dermatitis?

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  1. Hydrocortisone
  2. Clobetasone
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39
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What is the minimum age can hydrocortisone cream be sold for OTC?

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10

40
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What is the minimum age that clobetasone can be sold for OTC?

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12

41
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As well as moisturising creams, when else can emolients be applied to treat atopic dermatitis?

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In the shower/bath as a soap substitute

42
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What is the maximum duration of treatment for OTC hydrocortisone and clobetasone cream?

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7 days

43
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Which drugs can cause acne as an adverse effect? (5)

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  1. Lithium
  2. Phenytoin
  3. Progestogens
  4. Levonorgesterol
  5. Norethistrone
44
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When treating acne OTC, after how long do you refer if unresponsive?

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8 weeks

45
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Which OTC product is used to treat acne?

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Benzylperoxide: 2.5%, 5% or 10%

46
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Especially during the initial stages of treatment with benzoyl peroxide, which side effects can patients experience?

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  1. Drying
  2. Stinging
  3. Soreness
  4. Peeling
47
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What are the counselling points for OTC acne treatment with benzyol peroxide? (4)

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  1. Regular use is required
  2. Might take a while to work
  3. Avoid greasy, oil-based cosmetics
  4. Sunglight is helpful
48
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Occuring 6-24hrs before, what is the prodomal symptom of cold sores?

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Tingling and irritation

49
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How long do most cold sores take to heal?

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1 week

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What are the referral criteria for cold sores? (5)

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  1. Painless lesions (may be cancerous)
  2. Babies/young children
  3. Sore and lasting for over 2 weeks
  4. Affecting the eyes
  5. Immunocompromised patients
51
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Which antiviral can be used topically to treat cold sores?

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Aciclovir

52
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To treat cold sores, how many times a day should aciclovir be applied?

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5 times a day

53
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When treating cold sores, when should patients start using topical aciclovir to maximise effectiveness?

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During the prodromal phase

54
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As well as topical aciclovir, what can be sold OTC for the treatment of cold sores?

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Hydrocolloid patches - promote wound healing

55
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What is the duration of treatment for cold sores using OTC Zovirax cream?

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At least 4 days, up to 10 days

56
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How long does it usually take for warts and verrucas to disappear on their own?

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6 months - 2 years

57
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What are the referral criteria for warts and verrucae? (8)

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  1. Facial warts
  2. Change in size/shape
  3. Bleeding
  4. Itching
  5. On the genitals
  6. Immunocompromised patients
  7. No improvement after 3 months with OTC treatment
  8. Diabetes
58
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What are the 2 OTC treatment options for warts and verrucae?

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  1. Salicylic acid
  2. Cryotherapy
59
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Counselling patients with warts: what should they do before applying treatment?

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Soak their hands/feet in warm water for 5-10mins

60
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Counselling patients with warts: what should they do once a week?

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Remove dead skin with pumice stone

61
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When should you refer someone who presents with dandruff?

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If you suspect it might be psoriasis

62
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What is the first line treatment for dandruff?

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Ketoconazole 2% shampoo

63
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How often should ketoconazole 2% shampoo be applied when treating dandruff?

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Twice a week for the first 2-4 weeks then,

Weekly/Fortnightly thereafter

64
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After ketoconazole 2% shampoo, what is the other OTC treatment option for treating dandruff?

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Selenium Sulphide 2% Shampoo

65
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What is the least effective OTC treatment for dandruff but is still used?

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Coal tar

66
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How long does it take to see improvement of dandruff after starting OTC treatment?

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12 weeks

67
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When using shampoos to treat dandruff OTC, what counselling advice should you give patients?

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Leave it on for 5 minutes before rinsing off

68
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Which skin condition can be trigger by stress?

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Psoriasis

69
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What are the referral criteria for psoriasis? (2)

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  1. No previous diagnosis
  2. Moderate - Severe (may need dermatologist)
70
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What is the only OTC option to treat psoriasis?

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Emollients

71
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Athelete’s Foot, Jock Itch, Tinea Capitis and Tinea Corporis are all caused by which type of infection?

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Fungal

72
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What is Tinea Corporis better known as?

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Ringworm

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What are the referral criteria for fungal infections? (5)

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  1. Spreading of symptoms
  2. Signs of bacterial infection
  3. Diabetics
  4. Immunocompromised
  5. Unresponsive to treatment
74
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What is the referral criteria for someone presenting with athlete’s foot?

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If the toenail is also affected

75
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Which 3 topical antifungals can be used to treat fungal “tinea” infections?

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  1. Clotrimazole
  2. Ketoconazole 2% (Daktarin Gold)
  3. Miconazole (Daktarin)
76
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How long after symptoms subside should patients continue to treat fungal “tinea” infections?

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7 days

77
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As well as antifungal creams, what are other OTC treatment options for fungal “tinea” infections? (2)

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  1. Combination products (Antifungal and Corticosteroid) - e.g. Daktacord
  2. Terbinafine
78
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Should you refer impetigo?

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Yes

79
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Which recent POM to P OTC product is used for the treatment of fungal nail infections?

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Amorolfine 5% nail laquer

80
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What is the specific indication for OTC amorolfine 5% nail lacquer use?

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No more than 2 nails affects

Only beneath the tips or sides of nails

81
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Is amorolfine 5% nail lacquer used in the OTC treatment of fungal nail infections licensed for use in patients of all ages?

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No, over 18 only

82
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How often should amorolfine 5% nail lacquer be applied when treating fungal nail infections OTC?

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once a week

83
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What should the patient do before applying amorolfine 5% nail lacquer for the OTC treatment of fungal nail infections?

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File down the nail, cleanse and degrease

84
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How long is treatment duration for amorolfine 5% nail lacquer for the OTC treatment of fungal nail infections? TOES

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9-12 months

85
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How long is treatment duration for amorolfine 5% nail lacquer for the OTC treatment of fungal nail infections? FINGERNAILS

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6 months

86
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Should you refer a baby with slapped cheek syndrome?

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No

87
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A self-limiting disease, how long does it take for slapped cheek syndrom to heal?

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2 weeks

88
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Should you refer someone with shingles?

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Yes, GP

89
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Can you catch shingles from someone with chicken pox?

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No

90
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Can you catch chicken pox from someone with chicken pox?

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Yes

91
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Should you refer a baby with hand foot and mouth disease?

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If no improvement after 7-10 days

92
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Often with swollen tonsils, after which infection does scarlet fever usually develop from?

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Throat

93
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Should you refer someone with scarlet fever?

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Yes, to the GP

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