What is "scarlet fever"

Scarlet \Scar"let\, a. Of the color called scarlet; as, a scarlet cloth or thread.

Scarlet admiral (Zo["o]l.), the red admiral. See under Red. -- Scarlet bean (Bot.), a kind of bean ( Phaseolus multiflorus) having scarlet flowers; scarlet runner.

Scarlet fever (Med.), a contagious febrile disease characterized by inflammation of the fauces and a scarlet rash, appearing usually on the second day, and ending in desquamation about the sixth or seventh day.

Scarlet fish (Zo["o]l.), the telescope fish; -- so called from its red color. See under Telescope.

Scarlet ibis (Zo["o]l.) See under Ibis.

Scarlet maple (Bot.), the red maple. See Maple.

Scarlet mite (Zo["o]l.), any one of numerous species of bright red carnivorous mites found among grass and moss, especially Thombidium holosericeum and allied species. The young are parasitic upon spiders and insects.

Scarlet oak (Bot.), a species of oak ( Quercus coccinea) of the United States; -- so called from the scarlet color of its leaves in autumn.

Scarlet runner (Bot.), the scarlet bean.

Scarlet tanager. (Zo["o]l.) See under Tanager.

n. (context disease English) A streptococcal infection, mainly occurring among children, and characterized by a red skin rash, sore throat and fever.

n. an acute communicable disease (usually in children) characterized by fever and a red rash [syn: scarlatina]

Scarlet fever can occur as a result of a group A Streptococcus (group A strep) infection. The signs and symptoms include a sore throat, fever, headaches, swollen lymph nodes, and a characteristic rash. The rash is red and feels like sandpaper and the tongue may be red and bumpy. It most commonly affects children between five and fifteen years of age.

Scarlet fever affects a small number of people who have either strep throat or streptococcal skin infections. The bacteria are usually spread by people coughing or sneezing. It can also be spread when a person touches an object that has the bacteria on it and then touches their mouth or nose. The characteristic rash is due to the erythrogenic toxin, a substance produced by some types of the bacterium. The diagnosis is typically confirmed by culturing the throat.

There is no vaccine. Prevention is by frequent handwashing, not sharing personal items, and staying away from other people when sick. The disease is treatable with antibiotics which prevents most complications. Outcomes with scarlet fever are typically good. Long-term complications as a result of scarlet fever include: kidney disease, rheumatic heart disease, and arthritis. It was a leading cause of death in children in the early 20th century.

Scarlet Fever is an all-female backing band that toured with Cee Lo Green during 2010 and 2011. Originally formed for promotional tour events, the popularity of the " Fuck You" single and The Lady Killer album led to multiple television appearances reaching an audience of millions in Europe and North America. With Green, they performed full length concerts and as an opening act for other major performers.

"Scarlet Fever" is a song written by Mike Dekle, and recorded by American country music artist Kenny Rogers. It was released in June 1983 as the third single from the album We've Got Tonight. The song reached number 94 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in mid-1983. The song peaked at number 5 on the country chart.