Scarlet fever causes a distinctive pink-red rash which may start in one area but then spreads to other parts of the body, such as the ears, neck and chest. The rash is sometimes itchy and feels a little bit like sandpaper to the touch.
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Scarlet fever causes a distinctive pink-red rash which may start in one area but then spreads to other parts of the body, such as the ears, neck and chest. The rash is sometimes itchy and feels a little bit like sandpaper to the touch.
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