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Scarlet fever – Signs and symptoms | Strep throat
Typical symptoms of streptococcal pharyngitis (also known as strep throat):
- Sore throat, painful swallowing
- Fever - typically over 39 °C (102.2 °F)
- Fatigue
- Enlarged and reddened tonsils with yellow or white exudates present (this is typically an exudative pharyngitis)
- Enlarged and tender lymph nodes usually located on the front of the neck
The following symptoms will usually be absent: cough, hoarseness, runny nose, diarrhea, and conjunctivitis. Their presence indicates it is more likely a viral infection.
Scarlet fever – Signs and symptoms | Mouth
The streptococcal pharyngitis which is the usual presentation of scarlet fever in combination with the characteristic rash commonly involves the tonsils. The tonsils will appear swollen and reddened. The palate and uvula are also commonly affected by the infection. The involvement of the soft palate can be seen as tiny red and round spots known as Forscheimer spots.