shingles (herpes zoster - common virus) and scarlet fever (a bacterial infection caused by strep) are unrelated. based on what you have shared there is a strong possibility that she may be experiencing shingles. an er (emergency) visit is not necessary but she should be seen as soon as possible by her primary care provider for a proper examination and yes there is a treatment that will be helpful to her if she does indeed have shingles.
can i get shingles after having scarlet fever as a child? . my mother is 80 and has been iin a lot of pain the last few weeks with her hip; now she has a red rash very painful. just appeared tonight. it has a burning sensation. is is possible she could have shingles? should i take her to the er for treatment? . thank you