11th June 2021

A 6-year-old child presents with a sore throat and fever

A 6-year-old child presents with a sore throat and fever. They have also developed a maculopapular rash which feels rough. The GP suspects scarlet fever and following prescribing phenoxymethylpenicillin, the sore throat and fever resolve within the day and the skin begins to desquamate.

Which of the following complications will antibiotics help prevent?

Which THREE of the following are correct? Select THREE options only.