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A child is treated in the emergency department for scarlet fever. Which of these statements about scarlet fever is incorrect?

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Correct Incorrect Petechiae on the soft palate is a distinguishing feature of rubella, not scarlet fever.

A child is treated in the emergency department for scarlet fever. Which of these statements about scarlet fever is incorrect?

• Scarlet fever is caused by infection with group A Streptococcus bacteria.
• \"Strawberry tongue\" is a characteristic sign.
• Petechiae occur on the soft palate.
• The pharynx is red and swollen.