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What's Rheumatic fever?
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that occurs following a Streptococcus pyogenes infection, such as streptococcal pharyngitis or scarlet fever.
What famous people died from rheumatic fever?
Famous individuals who died from complications related to rheumatic fever include James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States, and Charles Kingsley, an English author known for his novel "The Water-Babies." These deaths occurred in the 19th century when rheumatic fever was more common and medical treatments were less advanced.
In rheumatic fever damage to the heart valves is directly caused by what?
it uses bacteria and mouse urine and then spreads to the legs and then body
How many people get Rheumatic Fever?
Rheumatic fever is reasonably rare in developed country's where there is an abundant supply of antibiotics and wealth available. However it is endemic in poor country's where the medication ans and care are not available.
Can valvular heart disease caused by rheumatic fever be cured?
Permanent scarring of one or more heart valves is a possibility and may require surgery to repair or replace damaged valves. In severe cases, rheumatic fever can lead to death from heart failure.
How does rheumatic fever attack the body?
It does serious damage to the valves in the Heart.
What is the scientific name of rheumatic fever?
The scientific name for rheumatic fever is acute rheumatic fever.
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
Is rheumatic fever contagious?
No, it is not. See: http://www.mayoclinic.org/rheumatic-fever/risks.html
what does Rheumatic fever do?
kill you.
How does yellow fever attack body?
Yellow fever virus attacks the blood and spreads to almost every internal organ you have.
What does long term strep throat cause?
Untreated strep throat can cause rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.
Is rheumatic fever curable?
not a chance
Rheumatic fever which may cause heart damage may result from getting?
You can get Rheumatic fever from having a untreated strep throat
How do you prevent the ailment of rheumatic heart disease?
don't get rheumatic fever. Or if you do, get to a doctor fast and end the fever before it ruins the valves of your heart.
What was Mozart's sickness called?
Rheumatic Fever
