Scarlet fever, chickenpox, measles: severe and even fatal consequences are possible. As of: February 12, 2024, 11:04 a.m By: Natalie Hull-Deichsel CommentsPressSplit Scarlet fever, measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox are considered childhood diseases.
These diseases can cause complications and long-term consequences, especially for adults. Unlike diseases that usually heal well, such as head lice infestations, hand-foot-mouth disease or three-day fever, infections caused by supposed childhood illnesses can be serious for both children and adults.