Mar 5, 2016 · Scarlet fever (scarlatina) is a bacterial illness that usually causes a distinctive full-body rash. It affects people who have recently had an infection caused by streptococcus bacteria.

Scarlet fever Streptococcal toxic shock-like syndrome (STSS). Other specific infections that can give rise to exanthems include: Mycoplasma pneumonia Rickettsial diseases. Exanthems may …

In addition, streptococci are capable of causing skin disease through means other than direct infection of the skin; for example: Scarlet fever is a reaction to a circulating toxin that is …

Fever and a rash. Authoritative facts about the skin from DermNet New Zealand.

Differential diagnosis includes measles, rubella, scarlet fever, non-specific toxic erythema associated with infection, Kawasaki disease, connective tissue disease and acute graft-versus …

Nov 17, 2021 · Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a rare, severe, superficial blistering skin disorder which is characterised by the detachment of the outermost skin layer …

What is scarlet fever? Scarlet fever is a bacterial illness that often presents with a distinctive rash made up of tiny pinkish-red spots that cover the whole body. It affects people who have …

Created 2009. Learning objectives Be able to identify common specific viral exanthems Introduction An exanthem is a widespread erythematous rash that is accompanied by systemic …

Scabies Scarlet fever Tinea corporis Tinea pedis + athlete's foot Uncommon skin disorders in children Acropustulosis of infancy Acute haemorrhagic oedema of infancy Bullous pemphigoid …

Recognise toxic epidermal necrolysis and its causes Clinical features Toxic epidermal necrolysis (T.E.N.) is characterised by fever (>38C), widespread tender erythema affecting >30% skin …