The Bright Red Rash and Fever of Scarlet Fever Are

Question

The bright red rash and fever of scarlet fever are due to ________.
A)enterotoxins
B)hemolysins
C)toxic shock syndrome toxin
D)exfoliative toxin
E)erythrogenic toxin

Accepted Answer

The erythrogenic toxin produced by some strains of Streptococcus pyogenes (the bacteria that causes scarlet fever) is responsible for the characteristic bright red rash and fever seen in scarlet fever.