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What Are The Symptoms Of Scarlet Fever?

hello i am a mother of 4 and my uncle just got his kids tested for scarlet fever and they tested positive. but the first night my cousins we down here i had a cough and i went to the doctor and they tested me for strep and everything came back fine but what if i did have scarlet fever could i give it to my 1 year old?
Mon, 22 Jan 2018
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dear user


thanks for contact HCM


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fever and rashes and nausea are mainly common symptoms...you can transmit infection to your 1 year old but simple steps will prevent that


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scarlet fever is common disease that we see in our clinic ..fever and fatigue and nausea and sore throat are main symptoms..but dont worry as treatment of it is simple and you shouldnot kiss your infant or touch his mucus membrane as it is transmitted by droplets..complete your course of treatment and you will be ok and your child will be safe if you followed that


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What Are The Symptoms Of Scarlet Fever?

dear user thanks for contact HCM brief answer fever and rashes and nausea are mainly common symptoms...you can transmit infection to your 1 year old but simple steps will prevent that detailed answer scarlet fever is common disease that we see in our clinic ..fever and fatigue and nausea and sore throat are main symptoms..but dont worry as treatment of it is simple and you shouldnot kiss your infant or touch his mucus membrane as it is transmitted by droplets..complete your course of treatment and you will be ok and your child will be safe if you followed that hope that helps you