Recently
Many parents in Shenzhen said
My baby was diagnosed with scarlet fever
The comment area resonated with many parents across the country
Some people said that the child's temperature was more than 39°C
"The child suffers greatly"
May 21
Guangdong CDC issued an urgent reminder:
The weather is getting hotter and hotter
It's scarlet fever season again
In general
High season for scarlet fever
In the spring, summer and winter of each year
Attention to the general public:
Children aged 2~10 years are susceptible to scarlet fever
Please take precautions
Coughing and sneezing can spread it
Children aged 2~10 years are susceptible to infection
Scarlet fever is an acute respiratory infection caused by group A hemolytic streptococcus, and patients with this disease are the main source of infection.
(1) Droplet transmission
The main route of transmission is droplet transmission, such as coughing, sneezing and other behaviors.
(2) Spread by contaminated equipment
Accidental contact with utensils contaminated with bacteria can also lead to infection.
Children aged 2~10 years old are susceptible to infection, the early symptoms of scarlet fever are atypical, mainly fever and sore throat, after 2~3 days of fever, there will be fever, sore throat, general rash and other common symptoms and myocarditis, sinusitis, otitis media and other complications.
(1) Diffuse needle-sized rash all over the body
The rash begins within 24 hours of the child's fever, starting behind the ears, on the neck, and then rapidly spreading to the trunk and limbs;
The typical rash is evenly distributed on the skin, faded by pressure, accompanied by an itchy sensation, and the skin will peel after it subsides.
(2) Strawberry tongue
Let the child open his mouth wide, focusing on the child's tongue, whether the tongue is like a strawberry or bayberry;
Observe your child's tonsils for inflammation, congestion, or purulent exudation.
(3) Flushed complexion and pale around the mouth
The child's face is congested, and the area around the lips is not as pronounced as the face, and the area around the lips looks like there is a white circle.
Most symptoms of scarlet fever are mild, but a small percentage can cause heart, kidney and joint damage!
Dealing with scarlet fever
Medication + nursing care is indispensable
(1) Antibiotic therapy
If you have scarlet fever, you should seek medical attention in time, choose appropriate antibiotic treatment according to the doctor's instructions, and follow the doctor's instructions to take medicine according to the full course of treatment in order to treat it thoroughly.
(2) Rest + isolation + ventilation
Patients with scarlet fever should be isolated at home or in hospital until symptoms disappear, and the throat swab culture is negative or not less than 7 days from the date of treatment before they can be released from isolation.
Pay attention to rest, ensure adequate sleep every day, and open windows for ventilation in the room.
(3) Oral care
You can rinse your mouth with warm salt water 3~4 times a day.
presently
There is no vaccine to prevent scarlet fever
Do the following:
It can also be effectively prevented
(1) Manage the source of infection
If your child is diagnosed with scarlet fever, he or she should avoid going to school, seek medical treatment in time, and return to school after he or she recovers.
The utensils contaminated by the patient can be boiled and disinfected, the furniture and desks should be scrubbed and disinfected with soapy water or disinfectant, and the items that cannot be scrubbed can be exposed to the sun outdoors for 1~2 hours.
(2) Cut off the route of transmission
Pay attention to personal hygiene, wash hands frequently, and ventilate the room frequently.
During the high incidence of scarlet fever, try to minimize taking children to crowded and poorly ventilated places, and wear a mask if you need to go out.
(3) Improve children's immunity
Exercising outdoors, eating a balanced diet, and getting enough sleep can all boost immunity!
Comprehensive: Guangdong Disease Control, Shenzhen Events, Guangzhou Daily
Source: Hangzhou Daily