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What is Scarlet fever? Scarlet fever is a bacterial illness that mainly affects children. It causes a distinctive pink-red rash. The illness is caused by Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria, also known as group A streptococcus, which are found on the skin and in the throat. All specimens that are sent to the Centre for Respiratory Diseases
What is Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)? Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a serious form of pneumonia. It is caused by a virus that was first identified in 2003. Infection with the SARS virus causes acute respiratory distress (severe breathing difficulty) and sometimes death. All specimens that are sent to the Centre for Respiratory