Infectious Diseases
Scarlet fever, uncomplicated
Moderate
ICD-10: A38 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: स्कार्लेट बुखार · தமிழ்: ஸ்கார்லெட் காய்ச்சல் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಸ್ಕಾರ್ಲೆಟ್ ಜ್ವರ · తెలుగు: స్కార్లెట్ జ్వరం · বাংলা: স্কার্লেট জ্বর · मराठी: स्कार्लेट ताप · ગુજરાતી: સ્કાર્લેટ તાવ
About this condition
Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection mainly affecting children, causing high fever, sore throat, and a distinctive red rash that feels like sandpaper. It spreads through coughs and sneezes and needs antibiotic treatment to prevent complications. The tongue may look like a strawberry and skin may peel after the rash fades.
Common symptoms
high fever
sore throat
red rash on body
strawberry tongue
peeling skin
body ache
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | स्कार्लेट बुखार · लाल बुखार · तेज बुखार और दाने · गले में खराश और चकत्ते |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | ஸ்கார்லெட் காய்ச்சல் · சிவப்பு காய்ச்சல் · தோல் சிவப்பு நோய் · தொண்டை வலி காய்ச்சல் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಸ್ಕಾರ್ಲೆಟ್ ಜ್ವರ · ಕೆಂಪು ಜ್ವರ · ದದ್ದು ಜ್ವರ · ಗಂಟಲು ನೋವು ಜ್ವರ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | స్కార్లెట్ జ్వరం · ఎర్రని జ్వరం · దద్దుర్లు జ్వరం · గొంతు నొప్పి జ్వరం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | স্কার্লেট জ্বর · লাল জ্বর · গলা ব্যথা জ্বর · ফুসকুড়ি জ্বর |
| Marathi (मराठी) | स्कार्लेट ताप · लाल ताप · घसा खवखवणे ताप · पुरळ ताप |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | સ્કાર્લેટ તાવ · લાલ તાવ · ગળામાં દુખાવો તાવ · ચામડી પર ફોલ્લીઓ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Scarlet fever, uncomplicated?
high fever, sore throat, red rash on body, strawberry tongue, peeling skin, body ache.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Scarlet fever, uncomplicated common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Scarlet fever, uncomplicated?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 24 hours.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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