Damage To The Valves Of The Heart Caused By Rheumatic Fever
Health Encyclopedia: Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory diseasethat may develop after an infection with streptococcus bacteria (such as
Alternative Names
Acute rheumatic fever
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Rheumatic fever is common worldwide and is responsible for many cases of damaged heart valves. While it is far less common in the U.S. since the beginning of the 20th ce...
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