Scarlet fever is usually a mild infection which causes a rash. It's most common in children and young adults. A very mild form of the infection is sometimes referred to as scarletina. If you have had scarlet fever once, you're unlikely to get it again.

Attribution: BUPA

See also:

• Cause of scarlet fever
• Symptoms of scarlet fever
• Early complications of scarlet fever
• Late complications of scarlet fever
• Diagnosis of scarlet fever
• Home remedies of scarlet fever