scarlatina
Red fever illness
Scarlatina is the medical term for scarlet fever, an infectious disease caused by streptococcal bacteria.
It produces a bright red rash, high fever, and a sore throat.
The term sounds more clinical than scarlet fever but refers to the same condition: The doctor diagnosed the child with scarlatina.
Able to spread disease
- contagiousTransmissible between people
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
- incubationDevelopment before emergence
- transmissionSending of information
outbreak · epidemic · communicable · droplet · contact · isolation · notification · hygiene
Heedless or skin irritation
- feverElevated body temperature
- flushedReddened from emotion
- petechiaeMinute subcutaneous hemorrhages
- flushingWashing by water surge
malaise · chills · headache · nausea · vomiting · fatigue · inflammation · redness
Spherical bacteria in chains
- pharyngitisInflamed upper airway lining
- tonsillitisInflamed throat tissue
- bacteremiaPathogens present in bloodstream
- toxinsHarmful biological substances
complications · sequelae · nephritis · carditis · chorea · acute · infection · diagnosis
Life's earliest phase
- childrenYoung human beings
- school-ageOf compulsory learning years
- toddlerChild learning to walk
- pediatricianPhysician for children
nursery · kindergarten · daycare · juvenile · immunization · susceptibility · kids · youngster
Fungus-derived infection fighter
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- amoxicillinPenicillin-type bacteria killer
- azithromycinMacrolide antibacterial medication
- erythromycinMacrolide antimicrobial medication
rest · fluids · antipyretics · convalescence · recovery · prescription · medication · dosage
infectious
Able to spread disease
- contagiousTransmissible between people
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
- incubationDevelopment before emergence
transmission · outbreak · epidemic · communicable · droplet · contact · isolation · notification · hygiene · handwashing
rash
Heedless or skin irritation
flushing · malaise · chills · headache · nausea · vomiting · fatigue · inflammation · redness
streptococcus
Spherical bacteria in chains
- pharyngitisInflamed upper airway lining
- tonsillitisInflamed throat tissue
- bacteremiaPathogens present in bloodstream
toxins · complications · sequelae · nephritis · carditis · chorea · acute · infection · diagnosis · prognosis
childhood
Life's earliest phase
- childrenYoung human beings
- school-ageOf compulsory learning years
- toddlerChild learning to walk
pediatrician · nursery · kindergarten · daycare · juvenile · immunization · susceptibility · kids · youngster
penicillin
Fungus-derived infection fighter
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- amoxicillinPenicillin-type bacteria killer
- azithromycinMacrolide antibacterial medication
erythromycin · rest · fluids · antipyretics · convalescence · recovery · prescription · medication · dosage · compliance
scarlatinaviral infection
Disease caused by microbes
measles · rubella · chickenpox · roseola · influenza