Meaning of the word "scarlet fever" in English
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scarlet fever
US /ˈskɑːr.lət ˌfiː.vər/
UK /ˈskɑːr.lət ˌfiː.vər/
Noun
1.
an infectious disease, especially of children, caused by streptococcal bacteria, characterized by a sore throat, fever, and a red rash.
Example:
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The doctor diagnosed the child with scarlet fever.
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Vaccinations have significantly reduced the incidence of scarlet fever.
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