To diagnose scarlet fever, your doctor will ask about your symptoms and examine you. He or she may take a sample of cells from the back of your throat using a swab. A throat swab is similar to a small round cotton bud. The sample will be sent to a laboratory for testing.

Attribution: BUPA

See also:

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