Surgical scarlet fever.
A case of surgical scarlet fever is described in a 57-year-old woman. Identification of beta-haemolytic streptococci and treatment with penicillin is essential to prevent spread of surgical scarlatina.
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Department of Surgery, University Hospital, Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010406:Penicillins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D012541:Scarlet Fever / Q000188:drug therapy
D010406:Penicillins