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Scarlet fever usually affects children between 4-12 years. Is it possible that a 9 month old baby catches this fever?
Dr. Maria Karam, Pediatrics - Usually it is rare, but it is possible if you have another kid who has scarlet fever at home who has contact with the 9 months old baby.
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What is scarlet fever? What causes it and how to treat it?
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Dr. Salim Saab, Otolaryngology (Ent) - Scarlet fever is due to streptococcal infection group A. It includes pharyngitis and skin rash. The treatment is penicillin.
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