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Scarlet Fever, Patches Back Of Throat. Is This Normal After Having Scarlet Fever?

Hello, I was diagnosed by my doctor about two weeks ago with strep throat which was accompanied by Scarlett fever . Ever since I was sick, skin has been peeling everywhere on my hands. My hands is where I first noticed the red bumps which my doctor said was Scarlett fever. Just wanted to make sure this was something normal? And also a few days ago I saw white patches in the back of my throat. Is this all normal after having Scarlett fever?
Fri, 23 Aug 2013
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Scarlet fever is a term used for strep throat with a rash. Scarlet fever is most common in children ages 2 to 10, but it can affect people of any age.
The most noticeable symptom of scarlet fever is a rough, red rash that feels like fine sandpaper. The rash usually appears 24 hours after the fever starts. The rash begins on the chest and abdomen and then spreads over the rest of the body within 1 to 2 days. The rash and redness are more apparent in skin folds, especially in the groin, armpits, and elbow creases. It usually fades in about a week, and at that time the skin may begin to peel. After the skin starts to peel, bright red spots may appear on the tongue, giving it an appearance called "strawberry tongue.Scarlet fever and the strep infection that causes it are treated with antibiotics.
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Scarlet Fever, Patches Back Of Throat. Is This Normal After Having Scarlet Fever?

Scarlet fever is a term used for strep throat with a rash. Scarlet fever is most common in children ages 2 to 10, but it can affect people of any age. The most noticeable symptom of scarlet fever is a rough, red rash that feels like fine sandpaper. The rash usually appears 24 hours after the fever starts. The rash begins on the chest and abdomen and then spreads over the rest of the body within 1 to 2 days. The rash and redness are more apparent in skin folds, especially in the groin, armpits, and elbow creases. It usually fades in about a week, and at that time the skin may begin to peel. After the skin starts to peel, bright red spots may appear on the tongue, giving it an appearance called strawberry tongue.Scarlet fever and the strep infection that causes it are treated with antibiotics.