My Daughter Had Scarlet Fever . She Was Given Penicillin.

Posted on Wed, 9 Sep 2020

Question: My daughter had scarlet fever. She was given penicillin. I noticed small bumps on her back. It started many days into the course. I stopped the penicillin. She hasn%E2%80%99t had any for 24 hours. I%E2%80%99ve given her Benadryl. She%E2%80%99s scratching a lot but can breath.

Answered by Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Symptoms of an antibiotic allergy can be mild and include a flat rash and itching such as hives are raised, red patches of skin.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question Aprilhorsley.
Hope I can be of help to you today.

Through reading your query I would like to help you with this question. Symptoms of an antibiotic allergy can be mild and include a flat rash and itching such as hives are raised, red patches of skin.

How did she get a prescription Benadryl? Did she see a doctor about it? As per the picture report, it can be caused by scarlet fever rash. Scarlet fever is a condition that causes a red rash.

Antibiotics are very important to take during she has scarlet fever because it helps to prevent the other health problem. In some people, the bacteria that cause scarlet fever can cause a serious disease called acute rheumatic fever. This disease damages the heart and causes other problems. So before deciding that your daughter gets penicillin allergy she has to make sure with her doctor. Her doctor will do an examination and see the rash more clearly.

Hope I have answered your query.
Wish you have good health.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey,
General and Family Physician

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