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How can you get scarlet fever?

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Scarlet fever is a disease caused by infection with the group A Streptococcus bacteria. The main risk factor is infection with the bacteria that causes strep throat. A history of strep throat or scarlet fever in the community, neighborhood, or school may increase the risk of infection.

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