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Who gets scarlet fever?

Although scarlet fever can occur in anyone, it's most common in children between two and 10 years of age. This is partly because the condition is easily spread in crowded environments, such as day care centers and schools. However, not everyone is prone to scarlet fever. For example, if two children from the same family are infected with Streptococcus bacteria, it is possible that only one (or neither) will develop scarlet fever. This also means that some children can carry the bacteria and pass on scarlet fever without developing symptoms themselves. Additionally, once the infection has cleared, immunity develops and it is rare for scarlet fever to return.

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Author: Lauren Donley BSc (Hons)
First answered: 06 Nov 2014
Last reviewed: 19 May 2018
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Category: Strep throat

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