Scarlet Fever

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Medical Name:  Scarlatina

 

Description

Scarlet Fever is a type of (highly contagious) Bacterial Disease characterized by a widespread scarlet-colored Rash that spreads from the armpits and groin to the neck, chest, back and limbs.

 

Prevalence

 Scarlet Fever primarily afflicts children.

 

These Substances may Alleviate Scarlet Fever

Minerals

 Silver may be useful for the treatment of Scarlet Fever.  [1]

 

Vitamins

 Vitamin C (taken in megadoses) may accelerate recovery from ScarletFever (by counteracting the Streptococcus toxins that are responsible for Scarlet Fever).  [2]

 

These Substances Cause Scarlet Fever

Microorganisms

 Scarlet Fever is caused by infection with Streptococcus pyogenes (a strain of Detrimental Bacteria).

 

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