Scarlet fever in children can be cured on its own

Once scarlet fever is discovered, disinfection measures must be taken immediately. Anything you touch must be disinfected and replaced if necessary. It is best to separate yourself from other people to avoid spreading the disease. Drink plenty of water to detoxify. Get enough rest and don’t stay up late, as staying up late is not conducive to recovery from illness. Don't expect your child's illness to heal on its own. It is best to receive treatment and not miss any factors that may cause complications.

Scarlet fever is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by group A hemolytic streptococcal infection. It may cause more complications, which require active treatment. Western medicine mainly uses penicillin antibiotics in clinical treatment, which can be combined with some Chinese medicine. The medication is usually taken for about a week.

In daily life, when there is a child suffering from scarlet fever in the family, isolation and disinfection measures should be taken, windows should be opened frequently for ventilation, tableware should be separated from other family members, and tableware, toys, etc. should be washed and disinfected with hot soapy water. Those with sore throat can gargle with saline solution. If conditions permit, a cool mist humidifier can be used at home to replenish moisture in the air, which helps soothe sore throat. A wet towel can be used to relieve the child. I hope this helps you.

Scarlet fever patients and carriers are the main sources of infection. The disease is transmitted through droplets produced by breathing, coughing, sneezing, talking, etc. through the respiratory tract. The bacteria can also be transmitted through skin wounds or the birth canal. The general population is susceptible to infection. After infection, the human body can produce antibacterial immunity and anti-toxic immunity. The disease occurs all year round, especially in winter and spring.

Scarlet fever in children is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by group A B-hemolytic Streptococcus. The clinical features are fever, pharyngitis, diffuse bright red rash all over the body, and skin desquamation after the rash subsides. Skin diseases cannot be easily diagnosed without seeing skin lesions. If it is a drug rash, you must go to the hospital for desensitization treatment.

Generally, you can take Hutong + Amoxicillin granules for treatment and drink more water appropriately. Physical cooling is also recommended, which is a physical cooling method using 25%-50% alcohol wipe baths. Or apply cold compress, put a wet cold towel on the forehead, wrist, and calf, and cover other parts with clothes.

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