Definition of Scarlet fever

1. Noun. An acute communicable disease (usually in children) characterized by fever and a red rash.

Exact synonyms: Scarlatina
Generic synonyms: Contagion, Contagious Disease

Definition of Scarlet fever

1. Noun. (disease) A streptococcal infection, mainly occurring among children, and characterized by a red skin rash, sore throat and fever. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Scarlet fever

1. An acute illness, characterised by a reddish skin rash, which is caused by a systemic infection with the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scarlet Fever

scarlatinal
scarlatinal nephritis
scarlatinas
scarlatinella
scarlatiniform
scarlatiniform erythema
scarlatinoid
scarlatinous
scarless
scarlet
scarlet bugler
scarlet bush
scarlet clematis
scarlet cup
scarlet fever
scarlet fever antitoxin
scarlet fevers
scarlet fritillary
scarlet hamelia
scarlet haw
scarlet letter
scarlet letters
scarlet lychnis
scarlet maple
scarlet musk flower
scarlet oak
scarlet pimpernel
scarlet plume

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