Unusual case of suspected recurrent scarlet fever in a UK serviceman

被引:3
作者
Phillips, Rachel [1 ]
Martin-Bates, A. J. [2 ]
Withnall, R. [3 ]
机构
[1] DPHC Bulford, RMO Signals Regiment 3, Salisbury, Wilts, England
[2] MRS Dhekelia, Gen Practice, Dhekelia, Cyprus
[3] Royal Ctr Def Med, Acad Dept Mil Gen Practice & Primary Care, Birmingham, W Midlands, England
关键词
group A streptococcus; recurrent; scarlet fever; streptococcus pyogenes;
D O I
10.1136/jramc-2018-000961
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
The UK prevalence of scarlet fever, a Group A strepto- coccal infection, is increasing. We present an unusual case of suspected recurrent scarlet fever in a member of the UK Armed Forces. Treatments, occupational implication and public health measures to mitigate the risk of disease spread.
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页数:2
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