Wednesday 15 February 2017

Scarlet fever: Doctors warn parents to look out for symptoms amid increase in outbreaks

Scarlet fever: Doctors warn parents to look out for symptoms amid increase in outbreaks Doctors are warning parents to check their children for rashes and swollen tongues following an increase in outbreaks of scarlet fever.

The bacterial illness, which mainly affects children under 10, is easily treated by antibiotics but is extremely contagious, even after treatment has begun. The Independent

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