Back to School after one day with Scarlet Fever?

Question

Hi Everyone,

I just took my 8 year old daughter to see the Doctor and she was diagnosed with Scarlet Fever. She had a bad sore throat since Saturday and all the Over-the-Counter Medicine we gave her did not really help. Today she also had a fever and felt really bad altogether. 

The Doctor prescribed Amoxicillin and said she could go back to School tomorrow. I thought Scarlet Fever is highly contagious. I remember that I was home from School for about a week or longer when I had it as a child. What do you think? Is it to soon to send her back to school tomorrow?

Fridays · Accepted Answer

"Other than the occurrence of the diarrhea, the treatment and course of scarlet fever are no different from those of any strep throat. In case of penicillin allergy, clindamycin or erythromycin can be used with success. Patients should no longer be infectious after taking antibiotics for 24 hours. People who have been exposed to scarlet fever should be watched carefully for a full week for symptoms, especially if aged 3 to young adult. It is very important to be tested (throat culture) and if positive, seek treatment." (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarlet_fever)

If she still feels bad though, or has a fever, keep her at home I'd say.  Let her recover properly poor thing.

? · Answer

I wouldn't think she could go back to school. I think it is contagious too. Maybe you should check with another doctor. If she still has a fever and sore throat, she should be at home.

Back to School after one day with Scarlet Fever?

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