The time between becoming infected and having symptoms is short, generally 1 - 2 days. The illness typically begins with a fever and sore throat. The rash usually first appears on the neck and chest,...
It's not the "fever" part that gives Scarlet Fever it's name it's the rash and the red (scarlet) face that comes with it. Obviously you can have a fever with Scarlet fever...but not always.improved...