Scarlet+Fever3

Summary

This comic life talks all about Scarlet Fever. It tells you everything from the symptoms to the prevention. It is full of color and is a fun way of learning about this bacteria.

Project Outline **__ Overview __** -Infection with group A Streptococcus bacteria, the same bacteria that causes strep throat. -Rash caused by strep infections -common ages 5 to 15 -rash can last up to 2-3 weeks || **__ Pathology __** -begins with fever and sore throat with in 1-2 days -Rash in order of appearance -neck -chest -rest of body -rash can last from 2-3 weeks -rash fades -peeling may occur -around fingertips, toes and groin area || **__ Symptoms __** -Abdominal pain -Chills -Fever -General discomfort (malaise) -Headache -Muscle aches -Sore Throat -Swollen, Red Tongue (strawberry tongue) -Vomiting -Bright red color in creases of the underarm and groin (Pastia’s Lines) -Rash on neck and face, chest, back, then to the rest of the body :looks like sunburn :tiny bumps :may itch -flush face -pale around mouth -difficulty swallowing -nausea -large lymph nodes || **__ Aquisition __** -sharing -drinking glasses -toothbrushes -silverware -inhaling -droplets coughed or sneezed from a person with scarlet fever || **__ Diagnosis/ Tests __** -Physical Examination -Throat Culture for Group A strep -Rapid antigen detection (throat swab) -Rapid DNA test - can cause heart or kidney conditions if not treated || **__ Treatment __** -Antibiotics to kill bacteria || **__ Mortality Rate __** -less than 1% -used to be 15-20% until antibiotics invented || **__ Prevention __** -wash hands -do not share dining utensils -cover mouth and nose || **__ Other __** || ||
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