Acute rheumatic fever
Prevention
The most important way to prevent rheumatic fever is by getting quick treatment for strep throat and scarlet fever.
References
Bisno AL, Stevens DL. Streptococcus pyogenes. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 198.
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Review Date: 05/09/2010
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer,
Pahtophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant
Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed
by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
