{"id":22774,"date":"2017-04-21T06:19:04","date_gmt":"2017-04-21T06:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.famifi.com\/oc\/theres-a-new-outbreak-of-a-dangerous-disease-that-attacks-children-do-you-know-the-symptoms\/"},"modified":"2017-04-21T06:19:04","modified_gmt":"2017-04-21T06:19:04","slug":"theres-a-new-outbreak-of-a-dangerous-disease-that-attacks-children-do-you-know-the-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familytoday.com\/family\/theres-a-new-outbreak-of-a-dangerous-disease-that-attacks-children-do-you-know-the-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"There’s a new outbreak of a dangerous disease that attacks children – do you know the symptoms?"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/head>

Despite our great efforts as parents to care for our children's health, it's nearly impossible to prevent them from ever getting sick.<\/p>\n

Scarlet fever or scarlatina<\/a> is a bacterial illness that develops from strep throat. It causes bright red rashes that cover the body, a sore throat and a high fever. Coughing or sneezing easily spreads the bacteria. Touching the mouth, nose or eyes of someone who is infected will likely cause you to get sick.<\/p>

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Many years ago, scarlet fever was a serious disease that attacked children between 2 and 10 years of age. Most infections resulted in death. This Victorian-era disease hasn't been much of concern these days, but health officials<\/a> in the UK have seen an increase of Scarlet Fever in the past few years.<\/p>\n

It is important for all parents to know the symptoms so they can get medical attention for their children, if necessary. Fortunately, the disease is easily controlled by antibiotics if detected early enough.<\/p>\n

Symptoms of scarlet fever<\/h2>\n

A rash is the most common symptom of scarlet fever. The rash usually looks like a sunburn but feels rough and itchy. It will typically begin on the chest and stomach before spreading. Folds of skin (in armpits, on elbows and knees) are particularly susceptible. The rash will often become a deeper red color in these areas. Overall, this symptom lasts for two to seven days, according to healthline<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Other symptoms include:<\/p>\n