Scarlet Fever | Figure 4.10
A: Perianal strep
(Reprint from Al-Jasser M,
Al-Khenaizan S. Cutaneous
mimickers of child abuse.
Eur J Ped. 2008;
167 (11) : 1221–30)
B: Ecthyma
(Courtesy of Dr. Paul Getz)
C: Strawberry tongue
(Reprint from Allen HB.
Dermatology Terminology.
New York, NY: Springer; 2010) |
(Figure 4.10C) - Diffuse exanthem from GAS pharyngitis with erythrogenic toxin (SPE-A, B, C); mainly in children
- Presents with sore throat, headache, fever → tiny pink papules on erythematous background (sandpaper-like), linear petechiael streaks along body folds (Pastia’s lines), circumoral pallor, palatal petechiae, “strawberry tongue”
- Treatment: PCN or erythromycin × 10–14 days
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