Streptococcal Rash Pictures Scarlet Fever Skin Infection

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Streptococcal sore throatand a strep rash are bacterial infections often indicated by

Fever
Inflamed Pharynx Throat
Large Tonsils With Pus
Sore Throat
Tender Nodes In Neck

Scarlet fever is due to streptococcal sore throat + skin rash caused by a toxins produced bystrep organism. Scarlet fever skin rash generally shows up on neck, chest, groin, and armpits. Surprising it hardly occurs on face.

Transmission of Streptococcal infection

Infection Type	Transmission
Streptococcal	airborne droplets or foodborne.
Necrotizing fasciitis aka flesh eating bacteria	direct contact with infected persons

What is group A streptococcus (group A strep)?

Group A streptococcus (strep) is a bacteria that is found in the throat and on the skin worldwide. Group A strep bacteria are spread by direct person-to-person contact. The bacteria are carried in discharges from the nose or throat of an infected person and in infected wounds or sores on the skin. The bacteria are usually spread when infected secretions come in contact with the mouth, nose, or eyes of an uninfected person. They can also enter the body through a cut or scrape.