Child health · UKMLA & AKT
Scarlet fever
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test, covering how to recognise this condition. The full SA Note notes add investigations, management and complications, with practice questions on this topic.
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- Bacterial exanthem caused by Group A beta-haemolytic Streptococcus (*Streptococcus pyogenes*) via pyrogenic exotoxins (superantigens)
- Peak age 5-15 years; uncommon under 2 years; seasonal (winter/spring)
- Notifiable disease in England - must report to local Health Protection Team
- Incubation period 2-5 days; transmission via respiratory droplets
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