1B50 Scarlet fever

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2025-01

A disease caused by an infection with the gram-positive bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. This disease is characterised by a sore throat, fever, and a red rash. Transmission is commonly by inhalation of infected respiratory secretions, direct skin contact, or indirect contact.

inclusions

• Scarlatina NOS

exclusions

• streptococcal sore throat  (1B51)
• Staphylococcal scarlatina  (EA50.3)

postcoordination

synonyms

• Scarlet fever
• Scarlatina NOS
• Otitis media in scarlet fever

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