Scarlet Fever: Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology

Scarlet fever (known as scarlatina in older literature references) is a syndrome characterized by exudative pharyngitis (see the image below), fever, and bright-red exanthem. It is caused by toxin-producing group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS) found in secretions and discharge from the nose, ears, throat, and skin.

Scarlet Fever: All You Need to Know

Frontiers Streptococcal Infection as a Major Historical Cause of

Figure 1 - Increased Risk for Invasive Group A Streptococcus

Scarlet Fever: A Deadly History and How it Prevails

Diagnosis and treatment of group a streptococcal pharyngitis

Scarlet Fever (Scarlatina) - Dermatology Advisor

A controlled human infection model of Streptococcus pyogenes

Scarlet Fever: Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology

PDF) Infectious diseases in children: Scarlet fever

Scarlet fever - Wikipedia