scarlet fever
US /ˈskɑːr.lət ˌfiː.vər/
UK /ˈskɑːr.lət ˌfiː.vər/
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scarlatine
an infectious disease, especially of children, caused by streptococcal bacteria, characterized by a sore throat, fever, and a red rash.
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The doctor diagnosed the child with scarlet fever.
Le médecin a diagnostiqué la scarlatine chez l'enfant.
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Vaccinations have significantly reduced the incidence of scarlet fever.
Les vaccinations ont considérablement réduit l'incidence de la scarlatine.