Scarlet fever in children

What is scarlet fever

Скарлатина является одной из форм
streptococcal infection that manifests itself in the form of acute
infectious disease and is accompanied by local inflammatory
processes, as a rule, in a pharynx, and rash. This disease
typical for children under 16 years old, most often it happens to kids
age group 3-9 years old, infants they get sick very rarely. At that
At the same time, adults are also found among the diseased.

Scarlet fever in children – причины

The causative agent of the disease is hemolytic streptococcus.
The route of infection is airborne, through splashes of saliva, mucus from
nasopharynx, the child can also become infected by contact, through
household items, toys, linen and food.

Scarlet fever in children – симптомы

The first symptoms of the disease are sore throat, fever
body and the appearance of plaque on the tongue. Scarlet fever symptoms are similar to
symptoms of tonsillitis, so they are easy to confuse. Distinctive feature
scarlet fever is a red rash that appears on the body
baby, allows in combination with other signs not to be mistaken with
the diagnosis. The rash spreads from the neck to the top.
chest, legs and arms. Localization of the rash are armpits,
inguinal folds and elbows, the skin of children becomes rough.
After 2 – 3 days the rash turns pale, and after a few weeks
begins peeling of the skin on the palms and feet. Overt symptom
of this disease is the “crimson tongue”, which on
the third to fourth day begins to blush from tip to
grounds.

Scarlet fever in children – лечение

The need for inpatient treatment is determined by the severity
diseases. Severe illness requires mandatory
hospitalization, mild and moderate, allows treatment in
home conditions. To prevent the development of complications during
the appearance of rashes and another 3-5 days after their disappearance of the child
must adhere to strict bed rest.

Scarlet fever treatment is carried out with the help of antibacterial
therapy that lasts 10 days. Antibiotics in the treatment belongs
main role.

Causative agents of the disease, streptococci, are sensitive to
penicillin, so the child is prescribed drugs in this group, with
home treatment – in the form of tablets, and in the hospital – in the form of
intramuscular injections in dosages corresponding to the age
baby In case the child suffers from intolerance
penicillin antibiotics, they are replaced by erythromycin.

In addition to antibiotics, the treatment of this disease is carried out.
antiallergic drugs, calcium preparations, vitamin C
(in dosages prescribed by the attending physician). Treatment of angina
held locally using rinses for which they use
solutions furatsilina, dioxidine, chamomile, calendula,
sage

During treatment, you must follow a sparing diet, which
It consists in the use of warm dishes in the shabby and boiled form,
liquid or semi-liquid. The baby should drink plenty of fluids.
to eliminate toxins from the body. When the sharp
manifestations of the disease, you can begin to gradually move to
normal nutrition.

Also an important point in the treatment of scarlet fever in children is
hygiene. Mandatory arrangements are frequent cleaning.
premises (at least twice a day) and the most frequent change
linen.