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Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that can develop as a complication of untreated strep throat caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria. Symptoms may include fever, joint pain and swelling (Arthritis), chest pain, skin rash, and nodules under the skin. Other symptoms can involve the heart, leading to conditions such as rheumatic Heart disease. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent long-term complications.
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What is the scientific name of rheumatic fever?
The scientific name for rheumatic fever is acute rheumatic fever.
What does rheumatic fever feel like?
Symptoms may include fatigue and fever, stomach pain, and vomiting. In about 75% of all cases of RF one of the first symptoms is arthritis.
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's Rheumatic fever?
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that occurs following a Streptococcus pyogenes infection, such as streptococcal pharyngitis or scarlet fever.
what does Rheumatic fever do?
kill you.
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
What are early symptoms of rheumatic fever?
Whether you develop a cardiovascular disease or not, you must always remember that is can sometimes be hereditary. However if you smoke, drink, infilliated with drugs, etc. You are setting yourself up for failure. Being overweight doesn,t help either. You may be in danger of having a stroke if you experience numbness in one side of your arm or face or feel dizzy.
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.
