yes it is, my wife is going through a hard time because of it.
Are you taking antibiotics? These usually cause a rash in Glandular Fever. A rash doesn't usually occur with Glandular Fever; so I would recommend you go back to your Doctor.
Although rash is less common than with streptobacillary rat-bite fever, there may be a lightly rosy, itchy rash all over the body
The scientific name for rheumatic fever is acute rheumatic fever.
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that occurs following a Streptococcus pyogenes infection, such as streptococcal pharyngitis or scarlet fever.
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)
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
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
It is characterized by recurrent symptoms of chills, fever, and an enlarged spleen.
A number of skin changes are common to RF. A rash called erythema marginatum develops (especially in those patients who will develop heart problems from their illness),
No, it is not. See: http://www.mayoclinic.org/rheumatic-fever/risks.html
If it is also accompanied by pimples near your genitals, it's most likely herpes.
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