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I went to the doctor the other day, and I have strep throat. He gave me some antibiotics and sent me on my way. Yesterday afternoon, I started noticing a rash. It got worse overnight, and since I'm very allergic to penicillan, I went back to the doctor this morning to make sure I didn't accidently get an antibiotic in the family (there's a lot of them).
Nope, I have scarlet fever.
I really thought that was eradicated like smallpox or something. I don't know anyone who has ever had it before. Then I kinda freaked out because I know people used to die of it in the past, but apparently, it's pretty harmless now with antibiotics. The boys are going to hate me, but I'm going to lock myself away from them for a few days. Not only is my throat killing me, but this rash itches soooo bad (and the itch cream isn't doing much to help it). I'd hate for them to catch it.
*sigh*
I won't get to meet my nephew when he arrives later this week now. Even if I'm 100% better, I'm not going to chance it until the antibiotics are finished.
Nope, I have scarlet fever.
*sigh*
I won't get to meet my nephew when he arrives later this week now. Even if I'm 100% better, I'm not going to chance it until the antibiotics are finished.