strangely enough that is the medical term used by most clinicians. it is a billable code with an icd-9 classification. scarlet fever is due to strep -- the same bacteria that causes strep throat. it is not considered any more dangerous if promptly and accurately diagnosed and treated. the rash of scarlet fever is called a scarletiniform streptococcal eruption if you want a different term. it is bright red (hence the name) and sandpapery rough. later the rash can desquamate (peel) like a sunburn.
is there a medical term for scarlet fever?