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Fiebre escarlatina - Síntomas

Nombres alternativos

Escarlatina

Síntomas:

Dolor de garganta
Fiebre
Vómitos
Erupción en el cuello y en el tórax, sensación de aspereza, como de "papel de lija", en la piel
Desprendimiento de piel (descamación) en las puntas de los dedos de las manos, de los pies y en la ingle
Enrojecimiento e hinchazón de la lengua (lengua de fresa)
Líneas de Pastia (coloración roja intensa en los pliegues que se encuentran en la axila y en la ingle)
Escalofríos
Dolor de cabeza
Malestar general (indisposición)
Dolor abdominal
Dolores musculares

Signos y exámenes:

Examen físico
Cultivo de garganta positivo para estreptococos del grupo A
Detección rápida del antígeno (exudado faríngeo)

Signos de escarlatina

Signos de escarlatina

Pulmones y alveolos normales

Pulmones y alveolos normales

Fecha de revisión: 7/25/2007
Versión en inglés revisada por:Kenneth M. Wener, MD, Department of Infectious Diseases. Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc

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