Yes, absolutely rheumatic fever can reoccur. However, in the United states today, rheumatic fever is pretty rare because we treat strep throat pretty aggressively in order to prevent the complication of rheumatic fever.
The scientific name for rheumatic fever is acute 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
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
No, it is not. See: http://www.mayoclinic.org/rheumatic-fever/risks.html
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.
kill you.
Untreated strep throat can cause rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.
not a chance
You can get Rheumatic fever from having a untreated strep throat
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.
Another name for rheumatic fever is "rheumatic heart disease," particularly when it leads to heart complications. However, it is often referred to simply as "rheumatism" in some contexts, especially in older literature. Rheumatic fever is a serious inflammatory condition that can develop after a streptococcal throat infection.
Rheumatic Fever