Is Rheumatic Fever Contagious?
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that 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. It is not common in the United States, and usually occurs in isolated outbreaks. The latest outbreak was in the...
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Rheumatic Fever
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Acute rheumatic fever is an inflammation that may affect many parts of the body. It can be a complication of streptococcal pharyngitis (strep... Read more »
Sydenham chorea
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sydenham chorea is a movement disorder that occurs with rheumatic fever.Alternative NamesSt. Vitus danceCauses, incidence, and risk factorsSydenham... Read more »
Scarlet fever
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Fever blisters and canker sores
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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