Slapped Cheek Syndrome is sometimes misdiagnosed as Streptococcal Scarlet Fever

It has been reported that some patients have been misdiagnosed with Streptococcal Scarlet Fever, when in fact the correct diagnosis in their specific case was Slapped Cheek Syndrome.

In most children the infection mimics the cold and symptoms last a few days before resolving. After symptoms resolve, the rash starts to emerge. For most patients, no treatment is required. Most adults are immune to infection as they might have had the disease during childhood and could have gone unnoticed. Symptoms appear between four days and 2 weeks from initial infection.

Always consult your doctor or health professional, and do not self diagnose.

Symptoms can include:

Facial red lacy and itchy rash, fever, fatigue, headache, sore throat, runny nose, coughing and sneezing, aching muscles

Symptoms are a guideline only and may apply to either the diagnosis or the reported misdiagnosis, or both. Consult your specialist for further information.

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