Scarlet fever

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English: Scarlet fever is a disease caused by an exotoxin released by en:Streptococcus pyogenes. It is characterized by sore throat, fever, a 'strawberry tongue', and a fine sandpaper rash over the upper body that may spread to cover the uvula (Forchheimer spots).
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  • Raspberry tongue
    Raspberry tongue
  • Red cheeks giving the appearance of a white mustache typical of Scarlet Fever
    Red cheeks giving the appearance of a white mustache typical of Scarlet Fever
  • Scarlet Fever's pebbly, dry rash
    Scarlet Fever's pebbly, dry rash
  • Streptococcus pyogenes (Papenheim-Färbung)
    Streptococcus pyogenes (Papenheim-Färbung)
  • Schuppung der Haut an den Fingerkuppen
    Schuppung der Haut an den Fingerkuppen
  • Family grave in Berlin, commemorating 4 children who died of scarlet fever (on the right)
    Family grave in Berlin, commemorating 4 children who died of scarlet fever (on the right)
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