Scarlatina (Noun)
Meaning
An acute communicable disease (usually in children) characterized by fever and a red rash.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The child was diagnosed with scarlatina after displaying symptoms of a high fever and a distinctive red rash on her skin.
- Scarlatina is a highly contagious disease that can spread quickly through schools and daycare centers.
- The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the scarlatina infection and reduce the risk of complications.
- In the 19th century, scarlatina was a major public health concern due to its high mortality rate and lack of effective treatments.
- After recovering from scarlatina, the child was left with a lingering cough and fatigue that took several weeks to fully recover from.