Scarlet fever usually affects children between 4-12 years. Is it possible that a 9 month old baby catches this fever?
د. Maria Karam,
طب الأطفال
- Usually it is rare, but it is possible if you have another kid who has scarlet fever at home who has contact with the 9 months old baby.
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What is scarlet fever? What causes it and how to treat it?
2 إجابة
د. Salim Saab,
طب الأذن والحنجرة
- Scarlet fever is due to streptococcal infection group A. It includes pharyngitis and skin rash. The treatment is penicillin.
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