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scarlet fever

 

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Noun scarlet fever has 1 sense
  1. scarlet fever, scarlatina - an acute communicable disease (usually in children) characterized by fever and a red rash
    --1 is a kind of contagious disease, contagion

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Scarlet Fever

Description:

Scarlet fever is a highly contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects children and is characterized by a bright red rash, fever, sore throat, and swollen tongue.

Senses:

Noun:

1. An acute infectious disease caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria, characterized by a scarlet rash, sore throat, and high fever.

Sample Sentences:

1. My daughter was diagnosed with scarlet fever and had to be isolated until she recovered.

2. The high fever accompanying scarlet fever can be very discomforting for the patient.

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