What causes scarlet fever (scarlatina)?
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Patricia Bartley Daniele of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:Scarlet fever is a bacterial streptococcal infection. It can begin with a sore throat and fever. There also can be a sandpaper like rash. Since it is a bacterial infection, it must be treated immediately to prevent rheumatic fever and streptococcal spread to the kidneys, brain, and bones. The key is prompt treatment by seeing your health care provider.
Scarlet fever is a bacterial streptococcal infection. It can begin with a sore throat and fever. There also can be a sandpaper like rash. Since it is a bacterial infection, it must be treated immediately to prevent rheumatic fever and streptococcal... More -
Streptococcus pyogenes: The bacterium known as Streptococcus pyogenes, or group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus, causes scarlet fever. This is the same infection that causes strep throat. However, the type of bacteria causing scarlet fever releases toxins that can cause the classic symptom of the scarlet-colored rash.
Rare causes: Rare causes of scarlet fever include other types of the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes associated with either impetigo (skin infection) or a uterine (organ nourishing the developing fetus prior to birth) infection contracted during childbirth. The rash and fever occur without the signs and symptoms of a throat infection.
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Streptococcus pyogenes: The bacterium known as Streptococcus pyogenes, or group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus, causes scarlet fever. This is the same infection that causes strep throat. However, the type of bacteria causing scarlet fever... More
