Dr.Shashikala Singhalmost 8 years ago

Strawberry tongue seen in scarlet fever and Kawasaki disease

strawberry tongue is seen in early scarlet fever (a systemic infection of group A β- hemolytic streptococci), and red strawberry tongue occurs later, after 4–5 days.Strawberry tongue is also seen in Kawasaki disease (a vasculitic disorder primarily occurring in children under 5), and toxic shock syndrome.