Boy treated for scarlet fever

June 13, 2011

The Centre for Health Protection is investigating a severe case of scarlet fever involving a six-year-old boy.
 
He developed a sore throat and skin rash since June 1, and fever since June 7. He was admitted to Queen Mary Hospital on June 11. As he developed septicemia, he was transferred to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit the next day. He is now stable.
 
He has not traveled recently. His home and school contacts did not have symptoms.