Basetti S, Hodgson J, Rawson T M, Majeed A
School of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK.
Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK.
London J Prim Care (Abingdon). 2017 Aug 11;9(5):77-79. doi: 10.1080/17571472.2017.1365677. eCollection 2017 Sep.
There has been an increase in the incidence of scarlet fever with most cases presenting in General Practice and Emergency Departments. Cases present with a distinctive macro-papular rash, usually in children. This article aims to increase awareness of scarlet fever by highlighting key symptoms and stating potential complications if untreated. In patients who have the typical symptoms, a prescription of a suitable antibiotic such as phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) should be made immediately to reduce the risk of complications and the spread of infection.
猩红热的发病率有所上升,大多数病例出现在全科医疗和急诊科。病例通常表现为特征性的斑丘疹,多见于儿童。本文旨在通过强调关键症状以及说明未经治疗可能出现的并发症来提高对猩红热的认识。对于有典型症状的患者,应立即开具合适的抗生素处方,如苯氧甲基青霉素(青霉素V),以降低并发症风险和感染传播。