Which statement indicates that a parent understands the treatment for a child who has scarlet fever?
a. "I can stop the medicine when my daughter feels better.".
b. "I will apply antibiotic cream to her rash twice a day.".
c. "I will give the penicillin for the full 10 days.".
d. "My daughter can go back to school when she has been on the antibiotic for a week.".
C
It is necessary to give the entire course of antibiotic for 10 to 14 days. Penicillin is the preferred treatment for any streptococcal infection. The bacteria will not be eradicated if a partial course of antibiotics is given. Treatment of scarlet fever does not include topical antibiotic cream. The child is no longer contagious after 24 hours of antibiotic therapy and can return to day care or school.
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