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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
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.
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.
Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic fever can be very dangerous once you get it. It can kill over 3million people a year! Crazy i know! It can cause permanent damage to the heart valves, cause heart failure, stroke, and even death! It's not very common though. It's mostly common in the Sub-Saharan, Africa, and the South Central Asia. Hope dat helped ya!