1. By: Jason Chavez and Alberto Marin

2.  It is an Infectious disease  It is an Upper Reparatory Infection

3.  Streptococcus pyogenes causes the disease  Causes a toxin which creates a rash  Gram+ Bacteria  Spherical

4.  Children ages 4-8  Not all kids a sensitive to the toxin  15-20% of school kids may be asymptomatic carriers.  Mostly occurs during winter

5.  Through direct contact with mucus  Fluid from the nose  Saliva from infected person  Through coughing

6.  Fever  Sore throat  Flushed face  Nausea  Vomiting  The most obvious symptom is a red rash around the whole body

7.  Condition of tonsils, throat, tongue  Check neck to see if lymph nodes are enlarged  Check appearance and texture of the rash  Throat swab for testing of bacteria

8.  Prescribe antibiotic  Follow doctor’s instructions for full recovery  Usually treated with light antibiotics such as penicillin pill for 10 days  People allergic to penicillin can use erythromycin

9.  Wash hands  Don’t share dining utensils  Cover your mouth and nose to prevent spread  Wash utensils properly and toys  Don’t touch face with dirty hands

10.  Mayo clinic, staff. (2010). Diseases and Conditions Scarlet fever. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases- conditions/scarlet-fever/basics/definition/CON- 20030976 http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases- conditions/scarlet-fever/basics/definition/CON- 20030976