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Rheumatic fever is actually your body's severe inflammatory reaction. It is first caused by an infection with Streptococcus bacteria.
it's kind of a late complication, so that even with treatment with antibiotics, the heart is often damaged, and you may still have joint pains, etc.
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Which bacterial organism is responsible for rheumatic fever?
Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as Group A Streptococcus, is the bacterial organism responsible for causing rheumatic fever.
What is streptococcus?
Streptococcus is a bacterium which is commonly found in the throat. It can give you strep throat, rheumatic fever, scarlet fever, or tonsillitis. There are two groups, group A and B
What is the purpose of the streptozyme test?
The streptozyme test is used to detect antibodies in the blood that are associated with various streptococcal infections, including strep throat and rheumatic fever. It helps diagnose these infections and determine the appropriate treatment.
What type of pathogen is hypertension?
Hypertension is not a pathogen; it is a condition characterized by high blood pressure. It is typically a result of lifestyle factors, genetics, or underlying health conditions, rather than being caused by a pathogen such as a virus or bacteria.
What is the clinical manifestation of Streptococcus Group A?
Clinical manifestations of Streptococcus Group A infection can include sore throat, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and sometimes a rash called scarlet fever. In severe cases, complications like rheumatic fever or poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis can occur. Prompt treatment with antibiotics is essential to prevent these complications.
What is the scientific name of rheumatic fever?
The scientific name for rheumatic fever is acute rheumatic fever.
Can all type A strep infections cause rheumatic fever?
yes
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.
What causes joint pain during pathogen disease?
most of the times its a staphylococcus infection which is a common problem all over the world for tonsillitis and rheumatic fever which affects the joints later and then at a later stage the heart too indicating rheumatic heart disease
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
Pathophysiology of rheumatic heart disease in diagram form?
Type your answer here... rheumatic heart disease is cause by a rheumatic fever that inflamed the heart and scarring it.
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.
