Scarlet fever?

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Scarlet fever?

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I have a headache and a red bumpy rash on my neck and shoulders could this be scarlet fever?

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its more common up to 15 years old.dere r odr symptoms like fever sore throat, strawberry tongue.

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in case a doubt get a swab culture of throat done and cosult.

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