Meaning of SCARLET FEVER

Pronunciation:			'skârlit 'feevur
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  an acute communicable disease (usually in children) characterized by fever and a red rash
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	Synonyms:		scarlatina
	See Also:		contagion, contagious disease
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		Scarlet fever is an acute illness which is caused by a systemic infection with the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes. It is characterized by a reddish skin rash, sore throat, fever, and vomiting; it may also be accompanied by tonsilitis and a reddening of the tongue (called "strawberry tongue").