Symptoms of scarlet fever in children
One of the main symptoms of scarlet fever ischaracteristic rash. It appears on the 2nd day after the first symptoms. The rash is small, it forms groups, forming red stripes. The rash is accompanied by severe itching. The rash covers almost the entire body, but its greatest concentration is on the natural folds - in the elbows, under the knees, in the groin, etc. It is interesting that the rash appears instantly, literally in a few hours the patient is already completely red. The skin becomes very dry and feels like sandpaper.
A sign of scarlet fever in children is a rash in the natural folds of the skin Photo: Getty Here are the other symptoms of the disease:
- increase in body temperature to 39 degrees;
- headache;
- weakness;
- nausea;
- pain when swallowing.
When the skin starts to turn pale, this is the firsta sign that scarlet fever is receding. After the skin turns pale, it begins to peel. It peels especially badly on the palms, literally peeling off like gloves.
What to do with scarlet fever
First you need to make sure that it isscarlet fever indeed. From a photo with signs of scarlet fever in children, you can determine the nature of the rash. But it is better to show the child to the doctor. Diagnostics begins with a visual examination. Then the doctor questions the child and his parents about contact with sick people. If necessary, a special test for the presence of streptococcal bacteria is carried out. The material for the study is taken from the back of the throat and tonsils. It is imperative to seek diagnosis and treatment at the hospital. You cannot treat scarlet fever in children on your own. Treatment of the disease is quite protracted. It includes ten days of antibacterial therapy, gargling, taking anti-allergy medications and vitamins. Even after complete recovery, parents need to closely monitor the child's condition in order to detect complications in time. A characteristic symptom of complications is urine the color of meat slops. With proper treatment, the risk of complications is minimal, but if this disease is not treated, the risks increase significantly. Complications of scarlet fever include damage to the lymph nodes, heart and kidneys, otitis, inflammation of the joints and lungs. Do not forget: this unpleasant disease should be treated under the supervision of a pediatrician if you want it to pass without consequences for the health of the child. Read also:
