Parents were warned today to be wary of ‘highly contagious’ and possibly deadly scarlet fever.
The infectious disease, which was the most prominent in the Victorian era, largely influences children between the ages of two and eight.
Historically dangerous, today it is much less serious because the disease can be treated with antibiotics.
But the latest data show that cases in England are above the five -year average.
The bosses of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) insisted on parents to be vigilant and to add ‘it can become serious if it remains untreated’.
Symptoms of red vals fever are often flu -like, including a high temperature, a sore throat and swollen neck glands.
A rash appears 12 to 48 hours later, starting on the chest and abdomen and then spreads.
A white coating also appears on the tongue that pelts, so that the tongue is red, swollen and covered with small bumps – often called ‘strawberry tongue’.
Symptoms of red vals fever are often flu -like, including a high temperature, a sore throat and swollen neck glands
A white coating also appears on the tongue that pelts, so that the tongue red, swollen and covered with small bumps – is often called ‘strawberry tongue’ (depicted)
Early treatment is important because it helps to reduce the risk of complications such as pneumonia and the transfer of infection.
Those with the diagnosis of Roodvonk must stay at home until at least 24 hours after the start of the antibiotics treatment, and practice good hygiene, including hand wash and no utensils.
In De Alert, Posted on XThe Ukhsa said: ‘Scral fever usually affects young children.
‘Although it is usually a mild disease, it can be serious if it stays untreated.
“If you or your child have symptoms, first contact your GP practice online or by telephone, because it is highly contagious.”
The last UKHSA data shows that 12,176 cases of red vals fever were confirmed in England between January to March 2024, including 1,011 cases in just the first two weeks.
This was higher than the average for the previous five years, but under the high levels that were seen for the same period in 2023.
Dr. Theresa Lamagni at Ukhsa said: ‘To prevent the infection, it is important to wash your hands regularly and thoroughly and to keep your house well ventilated.
The last UKHSA data shows that 12,176 cases of red vals fever were confirmed in England between January to March 2024, including 1,011 cases in just the first two weeks
Early treatment is important because it helps to reduce the risk of complications such as pneumonia and the transfer of infection. Depicted, streptococcus pyogenes bacteria that can cause scarlet fever
‘If you or your child have been diagnosed by Rooddefonk, you must stay away from kindergarten, school or work after you start taking antibiotics for 24 hours.
‘This helps to stop the infection that spreads to other people.
“Just like with other infections, you must also avoid visiting vulnerable people while you feel unwell.”
Scral fever is caused by Strep A, which usually causes a mild bacterial infection.
Although the vast majority of infections can be treated with antibiotics, the bacteria can cause invasive group A streptococci (Igas) in exceptionally rare cases.
This happens when the bacteria enter parts of the body where it is normally not found, such as the lungs or bloodstream.
Two of the most serious forms of this invasive disease are necrotizing fasciitis and streptococci toxic shock syndrome. Both can kill.
Strep A bacteria can cause a series of other infections, including impetigo and strep throat.
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