Strep throat is the underlying cause in 15–30% of children between 5 and 15 years old. Infected skin, such as from burns, can also lead to scarlet fever.

The rash may start as patches of redness or discolored skin before developing into small, painful blisters. Over the next few weeks, the blisters may burst open and scab over, the AAD says.

This contagious skin rash is caused by streptococcus and staphylococcus bacteria that enter the body through compromised skin. Other symptoms to note: Initially, red blisters form at the infection ...

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Roseville Pediatrics reports a lot of strep throat and swimmer’s ear. They’re also seeing summer rashes, including poison ivy, hand foot and ...

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics reports strep throat and hand, foot and mouth this week. They’re also seeing an increase ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Guttate psoriasis is a form of psoriasis that often appears in the wake of strep throat and other similar infections. It's characterized by the spontaneous ...

WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate are seeing asthma exacerbations, ear infections, rashes and seasonal allergies. UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics in York and Spr… ...