A 5-year-old child presents with a bright red rash that started on the trunk and spread to the extremities, accompanied by a high fever, sore throat, and a “strawberry tongue.” The rash feels like sandpaper to the touch. What is the likely diagnosis?
Hands down → scarlet fever…
Typical strawberry tongue and sandpaper rash presentation
This sounds like scarlet fever.
A condition caused by a strep throat infection. The sandpaper like rash, high fever, sore throat, and strawberry tongue are classic signs. It’s treatable with antibiotics, so early diagnosis and care make a big difference.
Diagnosis: Scarlet fever.
Scarlet fever is a bacterial illness that develops in some people who have strep throat.
It cause bright red rash.
Feels like sandpaper in touch
Treatment: Antibiotics- Amoxicillin or Penicillin.