I believe that most people now have the habit of wearing masks when going out, and will try to avoid going to crowded places. But for some infectious diseases, we still have to be highly vigilant, because taking preventive measures is not necessarily foolproof.
Today, Kangaroo Ma Ma wants to talk to you about scarlet fever, a contagious disease that occurs frequently from April to June every year, especially for parents with children aged 2-10. You must pay attention.
1. What is scarlet fever?
Scarlet fever is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by group A beta hemolytic streptococcus infection. It is mainly transmitted through air droplets (such as sneezing, coughing, etc.), but also through contaminated toys, food, etc. . Clinically, it is mainly characterized by fever, angina, diffuse red rash all over the body, and skin desquamation after the rash.
1. Fever
In children with scarlet fever, fever will usually appear first, usually with low-to-medium fever, and some as high as 39~40℃; some babies also There may be headaches, loss of appetite, etc.
2. Pharyngitis
Pharyngitis usually occurs with fever, mainly manifested as sore throat, and some babies can see local congestion in the pharynx.
3. Rash
Rash is more common in 1 to 2 days after the onset, usually starting from behind the ears, neck, upper chest, then quickly spreading to the upper limbs, and finally to the lower limbs. The main feature of
is a "chicken skin rash"-diffuse redness of the skin all over the body, with a dot-like red rash higher than the skin surface. The hand feels a bit like touching sandpaper, and the child will feel itchy.
During the rash period, the following manifestations will also appear:
1) The mouth is pale
The baby’s small face is red, But the circle around the mouth is white.
2) Strawberry tongue
At the beginning of the rash, a strawberry tongue appears-the tongue coating is white, and the red and swollen tongue papilla protrudes above the white coating, which looks like a "strawberry".
3) Yangmei Tongue
After 2~3 days, the white coating slowly falls off, the tongue surface becomes smooth and fleshy red, and the tongue papilla is still red, swollen and bulging. Ripe bayberry.
4. Rash relief, skin desquamation
Generally 3~5 days after the rash appears, the rash begins to molt and desquamation in the order of appearance, and the more the rash comes off The crumbs are more obvious.
Some mothers ask: Rubella is very similar to scarlet fever, how to distinguish it?
Rubella is more common in children aged 1 to 5 years. Generally, the rash begins to appear after 1 to 2 days of fever.
Skin rash features:
The rash usually shows up quickly, often appears on the face first, and spreads over the whole body within 24 hours, but has a large trunk and fewer limbs.
is generally pale red macules or papules, with slight itching; the rash will subside after 2 to 3 days without leaving marks or slight scaling.
2. How to deal with scarlet fever?
1. Scientific care
1) The rash may be itchy, so you must try to avoid scratching your baby, cut your nails short, or wash them with warm water to reduce the itching. Or apply some ganacheStone lotion to ease.
2) Pay attention to oral cleanliness, small month-old babies can use clean gauze or cotton swabs dipped in warm water to gently scrub the oral cavity, older babies can use warm water to rinse mouth, it is recommended 3 to 4 times a day; Drinking a small amount of water repeatedly can also play a certain cleaning effect.
3) The baby has a sore throat and can eat semi-liquid foods such as porridge, soft noodles, vegetable soup, etc.
4) If your baby is hot, cover less and cover less, clothes should be loose and breathable (pure cotton is recommended), and indoor ventilation should be paid attention to.
2. Correct medication
1) If your child's body temperature exceeds 38.5℃, consider giving your child Tylenol or Merlin. If you are not sure, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time.
2) Because scarlet fever is a bacterial infection, doctors generally use antibiotics during treatment, and penicillin is usually the first choice. If the baby is allergic to penicillin, the doctor needs to adjust the treatment plan.
At this time, parents must not resist the use of antibiotics. Prompt application of antibiotics can also help prevent complications such as purulent tonsillitis, otitis media, and myocarditis.
In order to treat thoroughly, the use of antibiotics has a course of treatment, which must be carried out in strict accordance with the doctor's advice, and do not stop or change the medicine without authorization.
Kangaroo Ma Ma has something to say:
In this special period, the prevention work must still be in place: wash hands frequently, wear masks, get more ventilation, and avoid crowds Dense place.
If you suspect that your baby has been recruited unfortunately, put on a mask for your baby and go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time.
