The Bright Red Rash and Fever of Scarlet Fever Is

Question

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

Accepted Answer

The bright red rash and fever of scarlet fever is due to erythrogenic toxin produced by Streptococcus pyogenes, which can also cause strep throat and other infections.