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Is Scarlet Fever Contagious?
Yes my daughter had just got 2 days ago Scarlet fever she has all the problems with it she is being doctor for it she only 7 years what iam wanting to no her brother is 9 can he get it?the doctor said the fever is gone you cant catch it is this all true?
Fri, 15 Sep 2017
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Scarlet fever is contagious 12 hours before the onset of fever or rash and 24 hours after starting antibiotics or 24 hours after fever has subsided.
If the fever has been gone for 24 hours, scarlet fever will not be contagious.
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Dr.Lekshmi
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Scarlet fever is contagious 12 hours before the onset of fever or rash and 24 hours after starting antibiotics or 24 hours after fever has subsided.
If the fever has been gone for 24 hours, scarlet fever will not be contagious.
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Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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