WONDER #2666: What Is Scarlet Fever?

Question 1 of 3

Scarlet fever is often accompanied by another infection called _____________.

  1. smallpox
  2. influenza
  3. strep throat
  4. measles

Question 2 of 3

Scarlet fever is caused by ___________.

  1. bacteria
  2. cold weather
  3. viruses
  4. injury

Question 3 of 3

This Wonder was mostly about...

  1. how to cure scarlet fever.
  2. what scarlet fever is and what happens when someone has it.
  3. the most common illnesses and infections among children.
  4. why scarlet fever is not as serious as strep throat.

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