Scarlet fever is not caused by a virus, but is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by group A hemolytic streptococcal infection. Scarlet fever may cause otitis media, lymphadenitis, toxic hepatitis and other complications if not treated in time, which is more harmful to human body.
Scarlet fever has a certain incubation period and is contagious during the incubation period, and its incubation period is long. Scarlet fever may cause patients with different degrees of fever, bright red rash pervading all parts of the skin, etc. A few patients with the disease may have damage to the heart, kidneys, joints, and complications such as otitis media, lymphadenitis, toxic hepatitis, etc., may occur if the disease is not treated in time.
It is recommended that patients with scarlet fever should seek medical attention in a timely manner and be treated accordingly under the guidance of a doctor. Avoid triggering septic or toxic complications that can jeopardize health.