scarlet fever

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Noun 1.1.1 Synonyms 1.1.2 Derived terms 1.1.3 Translations

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[edit] Noun

scarlet fever (plural scarlet fevers)

1. (pathology) A streptococcal infection, mainly occuring among children, and characterized by a red skin rash, sore throat and fever.

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• scarlatina

[edit] Derived terms

• scarlet fever erythrogenic toxin
• miniature scarlet fever

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