This patient revealed a scarlet fever rash on the volar surface of the forearm due to group A Streptococcus bacteria.
The scarlet fever rash first appears as tiny red bumps on the chest and abdomen that may spread all over the body. Looking like a sunburn, it feels like a rough piece of sandpaper, and lasts about 2-5 days.
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