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The outbreak of scarlet fever continues to affect children in the United Kingdom. One of the signs and symptoms of this old-timey disease can be found in the tongue.
While there is already a cure for the contagious disease, prevention is still just as important. Dr. Sara of This Morning, explained that because the disease is similar to that of the flu, children who might be infected may experience a sore throat. Along with the sore throat, children who are infected might develop “strawberry tongue,” which refers to having a red and swollen tongue. There may also be a white coating on the tongue which can indicate the presence of the virus.
The other symptoms of scarlet fever include swollen neck glands as well as its trademark rash that will first appear on the chest and on the stomach. Although the rash will not appear on the face, the cheeks may be flushed. The rash will feel like sandpaper and while it is not as visible among darker-skinned people, it can be felt. These are among the first things doctors will check to determine if the child has scarlet fever or not.
Although scarlet fever usually affects children, adults are also susceptible to the condition. The symptoms are also the same, however, the chances of an adult catching scarlet fever are very rare compared to children.
Meanwhile, the outbreak of scarlet fever has affected hundreds of children in both England and Wales, with 430 children reported to be infected in England, and 30 cases reported from Wales over the course of several weeks. Most of the patients were children four years old and below, and the disease was mostly affecting nurseries and schools. The British Medical Journal attributed this outbreak to a new kind of scarlet fever virus.
The condition lasts for a week and patients affected are treated with antibiotics. These antibiotics will help prevent complications and prevent transmission of the virus to other children in the future.
It is highly advised to consult a doctor immediately if symptoms begin to appear. They may arrange a phone consultation or they can have the child undergo a blood test to determine if they are affected by scarlet fever.
