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The outbreak of scarlet fever outbreaks in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong government today (June 23) confirmed a 5-year-old boy died of scarlet fever, amid the outbreak of the disease there, according to AFP.
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The Hong Kong government today (June 23) confirmed a 5-year-old boy died of scarlet fever, amid the outbreak of the disease there, according to AFP.
Scarlet fever is a disease caused by a group of streptococcus A. This bacteria produces a toxin that causes red rashes, so the disease is called scarlet fever. Not all s…