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Scarlet fever epidemiology and demographics

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Overview

Overview

Scarlet fever usually develops in children, just like colds or the flu are common in children. This disease is most common in 3-15 year olds with males and females being equally affected.[1] By the age of 10 years most children have acquired protective antibodies and scarlet fever at this age or older is rare.[2]

References

References

  1. ↑ Czarkowski, M. P.; Kondej, B.; Staszewska, E. (2011). “Scarlet fever in Poland in 2009”. Przegl Epidemiol. 65 (2): 209–212. PMID 21913461.
  2. ↑ Czarkowski, M. P.; Kondej, B. (2010). “Scarlet fever in Poland in 2008”. Przegl Epidemiol. 64 (2): 185–188. PMID 20731219.

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