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3 Cases of Scarlet Fever at DC School
Updated: Tuesday, 16 Mar 2010, 11:35 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 16 Mar 2010, 11:35 PM EDT
By WISDOM MARTIN/myfoxdc
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Three students at a D.C. elementary school have been diagnosed with scarlet fever. The disease doesn't carry the same dangers it used to, but parents are still worried. Symptoms include a sunburn-like rash, red lines on the skin, and a bumpy tongue.
The school district says it's not an outbreak, but they do have three confirmed cases of scarlet fever at one of the elementary schools. The problem is doctors say is very contagious, easily spread, and if left untreated it could cause more serious problems...
3 Cases of Scarlet Fever at DC School
Updated: Tuesday, 16 Mar 2010, 11:35 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 16 Mar 2010, 11:35 PM EDT
By WISDOM MARTIN/myfoxdc
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Three students at a D.C. elementary school have been diagnosed with scarlet fever. The disease doesn't carry the same dangers it used to, but parents are still worried. Symptoms include a sunburn-like rash, red lines on the skin, and a bumpy tongue.
The school district says it's not an outbreak, but they do have three confirmed cases of scarlet fever at one of the elementary schools. The problem is doctors say is very contagious, easily spread, and if left untreated it could cause more serious problems...