How do you know if you have Scarlet fever?

You may have a strawberry color tongue. Other symptoms are more flu-like such as fever, aches, vomitting, sore throat and abdominal pain. Scarklet fever is caused by a bacteria and hence, is treated by antibotics. Yong children below 10-years are more vulnerable.
Currently, there is an epidemic in Hong Kong with 2 reported deaths. It is reportedly a new strain which is more resistant to antibotics. Chinese are notorious for abusing antibotics for minor ailments. I fear the worse is yet to come.