No. Scarlet Fever, an illness caused by the Streptococcus Group A bacteria, can affect any age group. Although, it affects children the most.
It's not the "fever" part that gives Scarlet Fever it's name it's the rash and the red (scarlet) face that comes with it. Obviously you can have a fever with Scarlet fever...but not always. improved answer: Yes, you always get a fever with scarlet fever. scarlet is the colour of the rash and fever is what comes with it.
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Scarlet fever only affects a small percentage of people and typically affects children. There have been 9,400 cases of scarlet fever since 1999.
Complications from scarlet fever were a leading causes of childhood death in the early 20th century, but are no longer considered serious threats if the disease is treated right away with antibiotics. There is no vaccine for scarlet fever, so the best prevention measure is practicing good hygiene.
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The kingdom scarlet fever is in is the Monera kingdom.
scarlet fever can attack your eyes you would be blind
Scarlet Fever affects thousands of young children per year. Scarlet fever is often found more in young girls between the ages of 2 to 8 then boys in the same age category Scarlet Fever normally lasts up to 2 weeks. After you/your child has been through treatment they should wait 24 hours before trying to interact with other human beings. Even after the treatment the disease is still contagious for 24 hours. If Scarlet Fever is not treated it can lead to kidney disease and heart attacks.
Scarlet fever is caused by streptococcal bacteria.