Boy treated for severe scarlet fever

March 14, 2012

The Centre for Health Protection is investigating a case of severe scarlet fever involving a 17-year-old boy.
 
He fell ill on March 3 and was admitted to Baptist Hospital for pneumonia with septic shock and renal impairment.
 
His condition stabilised after treatment and he was discharged yesterday.
 
He had no recent travel history. His family members are asymptomatic.