Question

The rash shown in this figure (Figure 20.10) is associated with a streptococcal infection. What is the common name for this rash caused by streptococcal exotoxins?

Choose one:
A. rheumatic fever
B. streptococcal pharyngitis
C. strawberry tongue
D. scarlet fever

Answer 1

The common name for the rash caused by streptococcal exotoxins is scarlet fever.

Step-by-step explanation:

The common name for the rash caused by streptococcal exotoxins is scarlet fever. Scarlet fever is a disseminated fine red rash on the skin and is associated with a streptococcal infection.

Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection that can occur in individuals, primarily children, who have streptococcal (strep) infections, particularly streptococcal pharyngitis or "strep throat." The causative agent is Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as group A Streptococcus. The bacteria produce a toxin that leads to the characteristic symptoms of scarlet fever.