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Scarlet Fever |
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The classic scarlet fever rash initially appears as tiny red papules on the chest and abdomen. Papules may then spread over the body. The rash resembles sunburn, feels like rough sandpaper, and lasts about 2 to 5 days.
Image courtesy of the Public Health Image Library of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.