Epidemiology

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Etiology

• Pathogen
  • Group A β‑hemolytic streptococci (Streptococcus pyogenes) produce erythrogenic exotoxin A, B, or C
    • These exotoxins cause the rash of scarlet fever via a delayed-type skin reaction.
• Route of transmission: aerosol

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Pathophysiology

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Clinical features

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