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Which of the following is NOT a typical finding of scarlet fever?

  1. Pharyngitis and fever
  2. Bleeding gums
  3. Skin rash (sandpaper rash)
  4. Strawberry tongue
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Correct answer: B. Bleeding gums

Bleeding gums is NOT a typical finding. Scarlet fever presents with strawberry tongue, sandpaper rash, pharyngitis, and fever — but not gingival bleeding.
  • A. ❌ Pharyngitis and fever ARE hallmarks of streptococcal scarlet fever.
  • B. ✅ CORRECT – Bleeding gums are NOT typical of scarlet fever.
  • C. ❌ Sandpaper skin rash IS pathognomonic of scarlet fever.
  • D. ❌ Strawberry tongue IS classic for scarlet fever.

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