{"id":56737,"date":"2025-09-10T18:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T12:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/?p=56737"},"modified":"2025-09-10T17:31:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T12:01:53","slug":"complications-after-untreated-scarlet-fever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/complications-after-untreated-scarlet-fever\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens If Scarlet Fever is Left Untreated?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scarlet fever, also known as scarlatina, is a bacterial illness that used to cause serious health problems, especially in children. While it is far less dangerous today because of the use of antibiotics, ignoring or delaying treatment can still lead to severe complications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unaware of what is the definition of scarlet fever, its symptoms, and potential risks if untreated, this blog can be a helpful read for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/complications-after-untreated-scarlet-fever\/#Scarlet_Fever_Disease\" >Scarlet Fever Disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/complications-after-untreated-scarlet-fever\/#Scarlet_Fever_Symptoms\" >Scarlet Fever Symptoms\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/complications-after-untreated-scarlet-fever\/#Scarlet_Fever_Caused_by_Untreated_Strep_Throat\" >Scarlet Fever Caused by Untreated Strep Throat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/complications-after-untreated-scarlet-fever\/#What_Happens_If_Scarlet_Fever_is_Left_Untreated\" >What Happens If Scarlet Fever is Left Untreated?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/complications-after-untreated-scarlet-fever\/#1_Rheumatic_Fever\" >1. Rheumatic Fever<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/complications-after-untreated-scarlet-fever\/#2_Kidney_Damage_Post-Streptococcal_Glomerulonephritis\" >2. Kidney Damage (Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/complications-after-untreated-scarlet-fever\/#3_Ear_Infections_and_Abscesses\" >3. Ear Infections and Abscesses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/complications-after-untreated-scarlet-fever\/#4_Pneumonia_and_Sinus_Infections\" >4. Pneumonia and Sinus Infections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/complications-after-untreated-scarlet-fever\/#5_Sepsis_Blood_Poisoning\" >5. Sepsis (Blood Poisoning)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/complications-after-untreated-scarlet-fever\/#6_Spread_to_Others_Around_You\" >6. Spread to Others Around You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/complications-after-untreated-scarlet-fever\/#Scarlatina_Treatment\" >Scarlatina Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/complications-after-untreated-scarlet-fever\/#How_to_Protect_Yourself_and_Others\" >How to Protect Yourself and Others?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/complications-after-untreated-scarlet-fever\/#Summing_Up\" >Summing Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scarlet_Fever_Disease\"><\/span><b>Scarlet Fever Disease<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scarlet fever is an infection caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria. It is the same bacteria which causes strep throat. When these bacteria release toxins, they lead to rashes and other symptoms associated with the disease. Because of this, scarlet feve<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r is<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> directly linked to strep throat infections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previously in the 1800s and 1900s, scarlet fever disease was a major health concern. Today, it is less common and more easily treated, but it still requires prompt medical attention. Usually, it happens more to children of 5-15 years of age.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scarlet_Fever_Symptoms\"><\/span><b>Scarlet Fever Symptoms\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may confuse scarlet fever symptoms with cold or cough. This illness usually begins with typical strep throat symptoms such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-56746\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image-11-400x311.jpg\" alt=\"Scarlet Fever Symptoms\u00a0\" width=\"715\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image-11-400x311.jpg 400w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image-11-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image-11.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sore throat and difficulty swallowing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swollen glands in the neck<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within one or two days, more specific scarlet fever symptoms appear as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bright red rash that feels like sandpaper, starting on the chest and spreading to other parts of the body<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impact of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scarlet fever on tongue, often called a strawberry tongue, where the tongue appears red, bumpy, and swollen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flushed face with a pale ring around the mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache, nausea, or vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are also referred to as scarlatina symptoms, and they are clear indicators that medical treatment is needed. The rash from this infection lasts <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/scarlet-fever\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">up to 2-5 days.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scarlet_Fever_Caused_by_Untreated_Strep_Throat\"><\/span><b>Scarlet Fever Caused by Untreated Strep Throat<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scarlet fever is almost always linked to untreated or severe strep throat. This is because the infection spreads through droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It is highly contagious among children, families, and schools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If left untreated, scarlet fever disease doesn\u2019t just go away quietly. In fact, the infection can spread deeper into the body, leading to dangerous complications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_If_Scarlet_Fever_is_Left_Untreated\"><\/span><b>What Happens If Scarlet Fever is Left Untreated?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without proper antibiotics, scarlet fever can cause serious and long-lasting damage. If its symptoms are ignored, it can lead to these complications:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Rheumatic_Fever\"><\/span><b>1. Rheumatic Fever<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">severe <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">complications, rheumatic fever, can develop weeks after untreated scarlet fever. It can inflame the heart, joints, skin, and brain. This condition may cause permanent heart damage, known as rheumatic heart disease.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Kidney_Damage_Post-Streptococcal_Glomerulonephritis\"><\/span><b>2. Kidney Damage (Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this condition, the immune system may mistakenly attack the kidneys after a streptococcal infection. It can lead to blood in the urine, swelling, and long-term kidney problems.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Ear_Infections_and_Abscesses\"><\/span><b>3. Ear Infections and Abscesses<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bacteria from untreated scarlet fever can spread to the ears, leading to painful ear infections or abscesses near the tonsils (peritonsillar abscess).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Pneumonia_and_Sinus_Infections\"><\/span><b>4. Pneumonia and Sinus Infections<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, the infection spreads to the lungs or sinuses. This causes pneumonia or severe sinusitis.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Sepsis_Blood_Poisoning\"><\/span><b>5. Sepsis (Blood Poisoning)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the bacteria enter the bloodstream, it can trigger sepsis, which is a life-threatening condition that requires emergency care.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Spread_to_Others_Around_You\"><\/span><b>6. Spread to Others Around You<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since scarlet fever is contagious, an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">infection from an untreated<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> case can quickly spread within households or among the people wherever the infected person goes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-56748\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image-2-1-1-400x311.jpg\" alt=\"Complications of Scarlet Fever \" width=\"704\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image-2-1-1-400x311.jpg 400w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image-2-1-1-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image-2-1-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scarlatina_Treatment\"><\/span><b>Scarlatina Treatment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doctors usually prescribe a 10-day course of antibiotics, most often penicillin or amoxicillin. Completing the full course is essential to completely eliminate the bacteria and prevent relapse or resistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other supportive treatments include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest and plenty of fluids<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warm salt-water gargles to ease throat pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft, soothing foods for easier swallowing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With prompt treatment, most patients recover fully within a week and complications are rare.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/strep-throat-symptoms-and-remedies\">7 Effective Remedies That Can Soothe Strep Throat Symptoms<\/a><\/strong><\/pre>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Protect_Yourself_and_Others\"><\/span><b>How to Protect Yourself and Others?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since scarlet fever caused by bacteria spreads easily, prevention is key. You can do:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice good hand hygiene<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid sharing utensils, cups, or personal items with an infected person<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover mouth and nose while sneezing or coughing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep children with scarlet fever at home until at least 24 hours after starting antibiotics<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-56744\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DYK-32-400x111.jpg\" alt=\"US invasive group A strep caused 14k\u201325k cases, 1.5k\u20133k deaths yearly (2017\u20132022)\" width=\"728\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DYK-32-400x111.jpg 400w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DYK-32-768x213.jpg 768w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DYK-32.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summing_Up\"><\/span><b>Summing Up<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scarlet fever may sound like an extinct illness, but it still exists and can be dangerous if left untreated. Recognising scarlet fever symptoms like rashes, fever, and bumpy tongue is critical for early diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While scarlatina treatment with antibiotics makes recovery simple, if it is ignored, the infection can lead to rheumatic fever, kidney disease, and other severe complications. If you or your child shows signs of this illness, see a doctor promptly.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scarlet fever, also known as scarlatina, is a bacterial illness that used to cause serious health problems, especially in children. 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