title: Surgical scarlet fever.
abstract: 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.
authors: Department of Surgery, University Hospital, Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Göte
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Raahave
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010406:Penicillins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D012541:Scarlet Fever / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D010406:Penicillins