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

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

According to UKHSA's post: "Scarlet fever mostly ... The distinguishing rash commonly follows within 12 to 48 hours, creating a rough texture akin to sandpaper on the skin. Article continues ...

“Strep bacteria are very contagious, with or without the scarlet fever rash, so please do not share food, drinks, common use items and avoid skin-to-skin contact if a rash is present.

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 ...

“Strep bacteria are very contagious, with or without the scarlet fever rash, so please do not share food, drinks, common use items and avoid skin-to-skin contact if a rash is present.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ashtabula County is experiencing a spike in cases of strep throat and scarlet fever from strep ... and refrain from skin-to-skin contact if a rash is present.

"Scarlet fever mostly ... 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 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 ...

Taking to X, the government body said: "Scarlet fever mostly affects ... redness can be less noticeable on brown and black skin. The skin may peel as the rash begins to fade, similar to sunburn.

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 ...