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Introduction. Scarlet fever is a bacterial illness that mainly affects children. It causes a distinctive pink-red rash. The illness is caused by Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria, also known as group A streptococcus, which are found on the skin and in the throat.s it's so contagious, scarlet fever is likely to affect someone in close contact with a person with a sore throat or skin infection caused by streptococcus bacteria. Outbreaks often occur in nurseries and schools where children are in close contact with one another.
Scarlet fever results from group A strep infection. If your child has a sore throat and rash, their doctor can test for strep. Quick treatment with antibiotics can protect your child from possible long-term health problems.Scarlet fever â or scarlatina â is a bacterial infection caused by group A Streptococcus or group A strep..ong-term health problems from scarlet fever may include: 1  Rheumatic fever (an inflammatory disease that can affect the heart, joints, skin, and brain). 2  Kidney disease (inflammation of the kidneys, called poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis). 3  Otitis media (ear infections).