Scarlet Fever - Causes



Scarlet fever is caused by an organism known as Group A streptococcal bacterium. Other organisms of this kind also cause sore throats, skin infections, pneumonia (see pneumonia entry), and serious kidney infections. The bacteria that cause scarlet fever produce a toxin (poison) that causes skin to turn red.

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