Diseases and Conditions
Scarlet fever
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Prevention
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
Preparing for an appointment
Complications
If scarlet fever goes untreated, the bacteria may spread to the:
- Tonsils
- Lungs
- Skin
- Kidneys
- Blood
- Middle ear
Rarely, scarlet fever can lead to rheumatic fever, a serious condition that can affect the:
- Heart
- Joints
- Nervous system
- Skin
