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Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Scarlet fever, or scarlatina, is a bacterial infection that causes a distinctive bright red sandpaper-like rash. Streptococcus pyogenes (group A strep ...

It’s a contagious illness that can cause a painful rash from head to toe. They are also seeing moderate cases of strep throat and an increase in diarrhea this week.

Someone may be mistakenly diagnosed with strep throat and treated with an antibiotic, which may result in a drug rash. The rash is usually temporary, and it will likely be itchy, raised, and splotchy.

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Full-strength dosing should last for 3–4 weeks or until a response is noted, and a reduction to half strength is recommended until the rash is resolved, usually an additional 2–4 weeks.