Earlier this week however, our beautiful daughter was not well, suffering from temperatures and a sore throat and just a general unwell feeling. It was not until a few days later that I discovered a rash all over her that alarm bells started to sound and a little bit of concern crept in. As we know you can never trust a rash.....After some much appreciated advice from SIL I called 13HEALTH who are very helpful and really great to talk with on the phone. I managed to get an appointment to see the Dr and she was diagnosed as having Scarlet Fever. This is quite rare and begins with Strep throat, fevers/temps and they then get what is called "strawberry tongue" and a white ring around the mouth, as well as this rash (looked like she had 'goosebumps' all over her). She is now on a course of Antibiotics and well on her way to recovery. We are hoping that all other family members stay healthy and Scarlet fever free.
The rash that was all over her body
"strawberry Tongue" - almost sounds kissable....but not very nice
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