Clinical Diagnosis · Immune System · Medium
Scarlatina
Meaning: A streptococcal infection causing a sore throat, strawberry tongue and a fine, sandpaper-like red rash.
In practice: The child's sandpaper rash and strawberry tongue pointed to scarlatina, treated with penicillin.
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