![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/warning-as-cases-of-victorian-disease-rocket-in-uk-the-symptoms-to-look-for/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_SWNS_SCARLET_FEVER_01.jpg&description=Parents and carers have been urged to be vigilant after an spike of of scarlet fever has been recorded as the symptoms could actually be a sign of fatal meningitisDoctors have warned parents that cases of scarlet fever are higher than usual for this time of yearBrits have been warned that cases of Victorian disease are soaring in the UK - here are the symptoms you need to look out for. Doctors have warned parents that cases of scarlet fever are higher than usual for this time of year, and so they need to be aware of the symptoms. Scarlet fever is one of winter's childhood illnesses, and while it most commonly affects children under ten, the bacterial infection can be caught by anyone. News of soaring cases comes after GP consultations of scarlet fever in England have been higher in 2022, compared to the past 2 years - and have remained elevated later in the season than expected. The Government has warned that while this unusual pattern "may continue in the future", the current spike may be "a likely result of the withdrawal of measures implemented during the coronavirus pandemic to reduce transmission". Parents and carers must be be aware that symptoms of scarlet fever are similar to that of flu-like ones - including a sore throat or rash, headache, high temperature, sickness and swollen glands in the neck. If your child has scarlet fever, keep them out of school and away from other people ( Afag Azizova/Wikipedia) A distinctive rash can then appear around 12 to 48 hours later, which can spread from the chest and tummy. Doctors have added that parents also need to look out for small, raised bumps which will make skin feel rough and sandpaper-like to the touch. On the tongue, a white coating may also appear, which can peel and result in a 'strawberry tongue' - where the tongue becomes red and swollen and covered in little bumps. These symptoms, doctors have said, are the same for both children and adults. Speaking about the rise in cases, Dr Chun Tang, GP and Medical){kind=link}
Parents and carers have been urged to be vigilant after an spike of of scarlet fever has been recorded as the symptoms could actually be a sign of fatal meningitis
Brits have been warned that cases of Victorian disease are soaring in the UK – here are the symptoms you need to look out for.
Doctors have warned parents that cases of scarlet fever are higher than usual for this time of year, and so they need to be aware of the symptoms.
Scarlet fever is one of winter’s childhood illnesses, and while it most commonly affects children under ten, the bacterial infection can be caught by anyone.
News of soaring cases comes after GP consultations of scarlet fever in England have been higher in 2022, compared to the past 2 years – and have remained elevated later in the season than expected.