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Scarlet Fever Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about scarlet fever or scarletina?

A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Morrigan716

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
72,533

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 5

1. The most common characteristic of scarlet fever is a pink-red rash.

True

False

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Question 2 of 5

2. Scarlet fever is often a complication of what common ailment? Hint

Common cold

Conjunctivitis

Measles

Strep throat

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Question 3 of 5

3. What is the pathogen that causes scarlet fever? Hint

Streptococcus pyogenes

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Staphylococcus aureus

Staphylococcus epidermis

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Question 4 of 5

4. What is the incubation period for scarlet fever? Hint

2 to 5 days

1 to 3 weeks

2 or 3 months

2 to 5 weeks

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Question 5 of 5

5. Is scarlet fever a bacterial or a viral infection?

Answer: (Bacterial or Viral)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The most common characteristic of scarlet fever is a pink-red rash.

Answer: True

The widespread, pink-red rash is most obvious on the abdomen, sides of the chest, and in skinfolds.

2. Scarlet fever is often a complication of what common ailment?

Answer: Strep throat

Scarlet fever is transmitted from person-to-person via large respiratory droplets or direct contact with a patient or a carrier.

3. What is the pathogen that causes scarlet fever?

Answer: Streptococcus pyogenes

Scarlet fever is caused by erythrogenic toxin, produced by some strains of Streptococcus pyogenes.

4. What is the incubation period for scarlet fever?

Answer: 2 to 5 days

Transmission can often be prevented by isolation until after 24 hours of antibiotic therapy.

5. Is scarlet fever a bacterial or a viral infection?

Answer: Bacterial

It is usually treated with penicillin.

Source: Author Morrigan716

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