Scarlet

It is characterized by a bright red, "sandpaper-like" rash, high fever, sore throat, and a distinctive "strawberry tongue" (red and bumpy).

Recent years have seen an unexplained resurgence in cases across the UK and parts of Asia. 2. Literature: The Scarlet Letter (1850) Scarlet

Scarlet fever (also known as scarlatina) is an infectious bacterial disease caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Strep). It is characterized by a bright red, "sandpaper-like"

While it was a leading cause of child mortality in the 19th century, it is now easily treated with a course of antibiotics like Penicillin . Literature: The Scarlet Letter (1850) Scarlet fever (also

It primarily affects children aged 5 to 15 years.

Authored by Nathaniel Hawthorne, this novel is a cornerstone of American literature, set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts. Scarlet fever | Health topics A to Z - CKS - NICE