Words to be memorized

Nouns: scarlet fever, rash, neck, desquamation, adult, nausea, illness, inflammation, course, disappearance.

Verbs: to transmit, to contract, to simulate, to enlarge, to fade away, to discharge, to spread.

Adjectives: rapid, direct, sudden, sharp, restless, careful.

Other words and expressions: either... or, by means of, particularly, a few.

Read correctly

adenitis f,edi'naitis] — аденит, воспаление лимфатического узла pericarditis [,perika:'daitis] — воспаление сердечной сумки, пе­рикардит.

Exercises

I. Answer the following questions:

1. What kind of disease is scarlet fever?

2. What symptoms is it characterized by?

3. How is this disease transmitted?

4. What children are susceptible to scarlet fever?

5. Do adults contract scarlet fever?

6. How long does the incubation period last?

7. How does scarlet fever begin?

8. When and where does the rash appear?

9. How long does the rash last?

10. What is the eruption followed by?

II. What is the most communicable period?

12. What measures must be taken with the appearance of the first symptoms? -

13. What are the principal complications?

14. How is this disease treated?

II. Ask her (him) whether there are any characteristic symptoms of scarlet fever; there is always eruption in case of scarlet fever;

there is any incubation period in case of scarlet fever; there is always' a rise in temperature in case of scarlet fever; there are serious complications after scarlet fever.

III. Translate the following sentences:

1. The rash lasts 1—3 days and is then followed by desquamation.

2. Serious complications such as nephritis, otitis and affections of the joints may follow any stage of scarlet fever.

3. Even mild cases of scarlet fever may be followed by late complications.

4. In very young children the onset of pneumotia is frequently not associated with any preceding infection (influenza). In other cases case history shows influenza, followed by dyspnea.

5. Bronchopneumonia in infancy follows a very diverse course, ranging from cases with a mild form to severe toxic or, septic forms that are frequently followed by grave complications.

IV. Read the text

. Say what information is new as compared with the first text about scarlet fever.

Scarlet Fever

In this infection, certain Streptococcus bacteria enter the body through the pharynx, or throat, and cause an attack of tonsillitis. Without antibiotic treatment, the bacteria multiply and produce a toxin, or poison, that circulates in the blood. After an incubation period of one to seven days, the amounts of toxin are sufficient to cause the symptoms of scarlet fever.

What are the symptoms?

The symptoms do vary slightly from person to person. Here is a typical case of scarlet fever.

On day one the child develops a high fever ( as high as 104 degrees F, or 40 degrees C ), a red, sore throat and tonsils, and a furred tongue. Sometimes a whitish coating covers the tonsils and the child may vomit.

On day two a bright red ( scarlet ) rash appears on the child’s face, except for just around the mouth. By day three this rash, which may itch, has spread to cover the rest of the body and the arms and legs. Meanwhile the child’s temperature starts to fall and the tongue becomes bright, strawberry-red.

By day six the rash has faded. Both skin and tongue may begin to peel, leaving a red, raw surface underneath. Peeling can last another 10 to 14 days.

Scarlet fever now has become rare. The two main risks, both very rare and occurring about two to three weeks after the rash, are rheumatic fever and a form of glomerulonephritis.

Parents of the child should contact the physician if you suspect your child has scarlet fever. Follow the advice of the doctor and you can expect a full recovery with no after-effects.

V. a) Speak about 1) the symptoms of scarlet fever 2) the course of the disease.

2. Describe 1) how scarlet fever is transmitted 2) how eruptionappears and spreads