Symptoms of scarlet fever in children
One of the main symptoms of scarlet fever -characteristic rash. She appears on day 2 after the first symptoms. The rash is shallow, it merges into groups, forming red bands. Accompanying rashes with severe itching. The rash covers almost the entire body, but its greatest concentration on natural folds - in the elbows, under the knees, in the groin, etc. It is interesting that there are rashes instantly, literally in a few hours the patient is already all red. The skin becomes very dry and feels like a sandpaper.
A sign of scarlet fever in children - rashes in places of natural folds 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 first signthat scarlet fever recedes. After blanching, the skin begins to peel off. Especially strongly it is shelled on the palms, from them it slazits literally like gloves.
What to do with scarlet fever
First, you need to make sure that this is reallyscarlet fever. On 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. Diagnosis begins with a visual inspection. Further, the doctor interrogates the baby and his parents for communication with sick people. If necessary, a special test is performed for the presence of streptococcal bacteria. The material for the study is taken from the back of the pharynx and from the tonsils. It is necessary to contact for diagnosis and treatment to the hospital. You can not treat scarlet fever in children alone. The treatment of the disease is rather protracted. It includes a ten-day antibiotic therapy, gargling, taking anti-allergy and vitamin remedies. Even after full recovery, parents need to carefully monitor the child's condition in order to identify complications in time. A characteristic symptom of complications is urine color of meat slops. With proper treatment, the risk of complications is scanty, but if this disease is not treated, the risks increase significantly. The complications of scarlet fever include lesions of lymph nodes, heart and kidneys, otitis media, inflammation of the joints and lungs. Do not forget: this unpleasant illness needs to be treated under the supervision of a pediatrician if you want it to pass without affecting the health of the child. Read also:
