Rancho Mirage, CA: Scarlet fever in several children

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Scarlet Fever- What's Going Around for the Week of May 22
Brooke Beare, CBS Local 2 News Anchor,
POSTED: 06:55 PM PDT May 22, 2012
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An issue popped up that doctors haven't seen in awhile in Rancho Mirage. Dr. Arturo Quintanilla has treated several children for scarlet fever. This starts with a strep throat infection, so if your child has a sore throat, high fever, and a fine, red rash on the chest and abdomen, see the doctor. This usually happens in the five to 15-year-old age group. "Any child with such findings needs to see his pediatrician," Quintanilla explains. "Because treatment with antibiotics for strep throat is mandatory."...