My DD8 had her tonsils out 4 months ago after repeated tonsillitis/ scarlet fever for 2 awful years. She’s been great ever since.
yesterday she came down with what I thought was start of a bad cold- easily upset, tired, bit sniffly, etc. thought nothing more of it.
however she woke at 5am very hot saying her throat feels like it has knives in it. I’ve had a look but because she’s not got any tonsils it’s hard for me to tell- it does look red but the usual white tonsils aren’t there to see 🤷♀️she’s hot at 39 degrees and hasn’t left bed which is unheard of for her. She’s eating and drinking tiny amounts but only when I really push it.
however I noticed her itching away and had a peek under her pajamas and she has a raised bumpy rash that is red in Patches and feels a bit rough so I’m worried it’s scarlet fever ☹️is this even possible with no tonsils? And do I need her seen today or can it wait till tomorrow? I know strep A isn’t something to delay treatment for but I’m still hopeful I’m wrong and it’s just a viral itchy rash 🤞🤞our local out of hours is 1 hour 20 mins away and then a long wait so a long way with her if not needed when she really just
wants to be relaxing in bed. WWYD today?