10 Bumps On Back Of Tongue FAQs
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Can Scarlet Fever Cause Tongue Bumps?
Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection that causes the tongue to become red and swollen with enlarged bumps, which is known as strawberry tongue. A skin rash and fever may appear along with scarlet fever. Although typically mild, scarlet fever is very contagious.
Rare side effects, such as pneumonia, kidney disease and rheumatic fever, may result from scarlet fever. It's important to have a doctor examine these tongue bumps for a diagnosis.
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