The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged people to be vigilant when it comes to spotting the signs of a contagious ...

Scarlet fever, or scarlatina, is a bacterial infection that causes a distinctive bright red sandpaper-like rash.

The warning comes with an image that outlines symptoms such as a bumpy rash, a high temperature, sore throat, a 'strawberry' tongue, and swollen glands. The NHS website also adds: “Scarlet fever is a ...

UKHSA said: "Scarlet fever mostly affects young children. While it's usually a mild illness, it can become serious if left ...

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ASHTABULA COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) – The Ashtabula County Health Department is alerting the public about a spike in strep throat cases and several cases of scarlet fever. “The Ashtabula County ...

Scarlet fever (scarlatina) is an infectious disease, most commonly seen between the ages of 2 and 8 years. This factsheet explains its causes, prevention and treatment. It is part of a collection on ...

The agency posted the alert on X, stating: "Scarlet fever mostly affects young children. While it's usually a mild illness, it can become serious if left untreated." The government body further ...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned parents to call their GP practice if they or their children have symptoms of scarlet fever. The contagious infection mostly affects young children.

"Scarlet fever mostly affects young children," the UKHSA said in an X post yesterday. "While it's usually a mild illness, it can become serious if left untreated. "If you or your child have ...