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Scarlet fever, or rheumatic fever, is indirectly caused by Strepoccocus bacteria: more accurately, it is a case of hypersensitivity, where the immune system attacks its own body, most likely due to similar antigens.
In the case of rheumatic fever, it is attack on the heart. The immune system can successfully fight off Strepoccocus bacteria that cause strep throat. Unfortunately, Strepoccocus is a clever bacterium: its antigens are similar to that of a heart muscle's. After the bacterium has been defeated, the immune system mistakens its heart muscles' antigens for the bacterium's forigen look-alike. The immune system then attacks the heart, causing rheumatic fever.
Laboratory tests are necessary to make a definitive diagnosis of a strep infection and to distinguish a strep throat from a viral sore throat. One test that can be performed is a blood cell count.
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Do you get a fever with Scarlet fever?
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.
What kingdom is scarlet fever in?
The kingdom scarlet fever is in is the Monera kingdom.
What does scarlet fever?
scarlet fever can attack your eyes you would be blind
What is the microorganism description of scarlet fever?
Scarlet fever is caused by streptococcal bacteria.
What is Scarlet fever also called?
Scarlet fever is also known as scarlatina
When was Scarlet Fever - band - created?
Scarlet Fever - band - was created in 2010.
How can I use the word scarlet fever in a sentence?
Scarlet fever is a contagious disease.
What does scarlet fever cause?
Scarlet fever is a rash that is caused by strep infections.
What is the most effictive weapon against scarlet fever by scarlet fever?
antibiotics
Is scarlet fever infectious or noninfectious?
Yes, very infectious! scarlet fever is most common in children and children with scarlet fever are not to go to school.
What is red fever?
A Scarlet Fever
What is brain fever?
scarlet fever is brain fever
