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Mitral Valve Stenosis Learning Center

Prevention could include:
Follow the health care provider's recommended treatment for conditions that may cause valve disease. Treat strep infections promptly to prevent rheumatic fever. Tell your health care provider if you have a family history of congenital heart diseases.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 15, 2009
The only possible way to prevent mitral valve stenosis is to prevent rheumatic fever. This can be done by evaluating sore throats for the presence of the bacteria that causes strep throat . Strep throat is easily treated with antibiotics .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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