Scarlet fever Scarlatina

• Facts:
  Group A streptococcus produces erythrogenic exotoxins
• History / PE:
  Fever
  Toxicity
  Pharyngitis
  Sandpaper-like rash
  Strawberry tongue
  Lymphadenopathy
• Treatment:
  Penicillin V
• Complications:
  Rheumatic fever
• Differential Diagnosis:
  Kawasaki Disease (longer duration, unresponsive to penicillin)