Scarlet Fever
Scarlet Fever is an infectious disease. It primarily affects children. The illness is caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria. Symptoms include a red rash, sore throat, and fever. Historically, it was a serious condition. Today, it is usually treatable with antibiotics. Awareness and early intervention are crucial for recovery. The disease has largely diminished due to improved healthcare practices.
Researchers have reconstructed a nearly complete genome of the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes from a 700-year-old mummy tooth found in the Bolivian Altiplano. The discovery, published in Nature Communications...
May 2, 2026
