Scarlet Fever: Incubation Period
When a person is infected with the bacteria that cause scarlet fever, the bacteria begin to multiply inside the body. After one to four days, a person may begin to have
scarlet fever symptoms. The time between infection and the first scarlet fever symptoms is called the scarlet fever incubation period.
Symptoms of Scarlet Fever
The most common scarlet fever symptoms include:
Other, less common symptoms of scarlet fever include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Body aches.
After the rash is gone, the skin on the tips of the fingers and toes often begins to peel.
In order to make a
scarlet fever diagnosis, the doctor will ask a number of questions and perform a physical exam, looking for scarlet fever signs. If the doctor suspects scarlet fever, he or she may recommend a throat culture to make a scarlet fever diagnosis. If the throat culture is positive for group A streptococcus, and the person has scarlet fever symptoms, a diagnosis of scarlet fever can be made.
Treatment for Scarlet Fever
Treatment for scarlet fever typically involves antibiotics that can kill the bacteria. Scarlet fever treatment also focuses on relieving the symptoms of scarlet fever.
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