Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
escarlatina
Noun
/ɛs.kɑːr.ləˈtiː.nə/
Definition
Scarlet fever, a contagious disease characterized by a red rash and fever.
Examples
- After contracting escarlatina, the child developed a distinctive red rash.
- The symptoms of escarlatina often include a sore throat and high fever.
- Doctors advised that escarlatina is treatable with antibiotics.
Meaning
A bacterial infection that primarily affects children and is caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria.
Synonyms
- Scarlet fever
- Erthema