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How can you prevent rheumatic fever?
You cant prevent rheumatic fever,because you get Rheumatic Fever by frequent Strep Throat Infections.So the best way to prevent Rheumatic Fever would be preventing Strep Throat Infections. :) hope that helps! :)))) this website heps lots! : http://www.mayoclinic.org/rheumatic-fever/treatment.html
Can you prevent Rheumatic fever?
You cant prevent rheumatic fever,because you get Rheumatic Fever by frequent Strep Throat Infections.So the best way to prevent Rheumatic Fever would be preventing Strep Throat Infections. :) hope that helps! :)))) this website heps lots! : http://www.mayoclinic.org/rheumatic-fever/treatment.html
What does long term strep throat cause?
Untreated strep throat can cause rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.
Rheumatic fever which may cause heart damage may result from getting?
You can get Rheumatic fever from having a untreated strep throat
What causes acute Rheumatic fever?
Strep pyogenes aka group A strep - the organism that causes strep throat.
Why is it important to treat strep throat?
Strep throat is a bacterial infection that makes your throat feel sore and scratchy. If untreated, strep throat can sometimes cause complications such as: * kidney inflammation * rheumatic fever Rheumatic fever can cause: * painful and inflamed joints, * a rash * damage to heart valves (rheumatic heart disease)
What does scarlet fever cause?
Scarlet fever is a rash that is caused by strep infections.
Does strep throat has a treamentst?
Yes, you need to see a doctor and get an antibiotic to treat strep throat to prevent Rheumatic Fever which can cause heart problems.
What ailments may lead to rheumatic fever?
strep throat
What damage could strep throat cause?
Strep throat, when untreated can lead to rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever affects your heart valves. You have bout 15 million patients suffering from rheumatic heart disease, world wide. Every year 300,000 die of rheumatic heart disease. Same number is added. Mostly the children are affected. This is a totally preventable disease and the prevalence of the same is shameful for the medical profession.
What are the consequences of strep throat?
Untreated, sometime you get rheumatic fever with associated rheumatic heart disease. At times, you get acute glomerulonephitis.
When does rheumatic fever usually occur?
Just as strep throat occurs most frequently in fall, winter, and early spring, so does rheumatic fever.
