Strep A and Scarlet Fever
Page last reviewed: 23 February 2023
Page created: 23 February 2023
Page created: 23 February 2023
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The rash of scarlet fever often begins with small spots on the body that then spread to the neck, arms and legs over the next 1-2 days. It is often ‘sand-paper’ like to touch but is not itchy.
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View a short video from Dr Colin Brown, Director of Clinical and Emerging Infection, UK Health Security Agency.