Scarlet fever, or scarlatina, is a bacterial infection that causes a distinctive bright red sandpaper-like rash. Streptococcus pyogenes (group A strep)—the same bacteria responsible for strep ...

Health officials in Thailand are urging parents to stay alert but remain calm after an increase in scarlet fever cases among ...

If scarlet fever is the reason why you have a flushed face, look for other symptoms like: Fever Sore throat Sunburn-like rash all over your body Red, bumpy tongue that might also have a white ...