Other symptoms include "strawberry tongue," swollen lymph nodes, and peeling skin as the rash fades. Antibiotics are the ...

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 ...

On X on Monday, UKHSA issued a statement saying: "Scarlet fever mostly affects ... followed by a rash within 12 to 48 hours, presenting as fine bumps that make the skin feel like sandpaper.

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

In a post on X, the agency informed the public that scarlet fever predominantly ... this rash, the NHS provides guidelines, noting that while the rash may be pink or red on white skin, it could ...

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 rash makes your skin feel rough, like sandpaper.

Scarlet fever (scarlatina ... although the palms and soles are not usually affected. The rash is red and ‘pinpoint’, with a rough texture like sandpaper. On Black or brown skin, it may be harder to ...

"Scarlet fever mostly affects young children ... The NHS explains that while such a rash may appear pink or red on white skin, these colour changes are often trickier to spot on black or brown ...

UKHSA said on X on Monday: "Scarlet ... fever, swollen neck glands, and a painful throat. A rash typically follows within 12 to 48 hours, characterised by tiny, raised bumps that give the skin ...

UKHSA said: "Scarlet fever mostly affects ... and a sore throat. The rash then tends to appear 12 to 48 hours later, with small, raised bumps that make your skin feel like sandpaper, Surrey ...