- Health A to Z
Advertisement
Advertisement
Welcome
Basic Info
Symptoms
Abdominal painFeverHeart (cardiac) problems, which may not have symptoms, or may result in shortness of breath and ch...
Causes
Rheumatic fever is common worldwide and is responsible for many cases of damaged heart valves. It is not common in th...
Tests
Because this disease has different forms, no one test can firmly diagnose it. Your doctor will perform a careful exam...
Treatments
If you are diagnosed with acute rheumatic fever you will be treated with antibiotics. Anti-inflammatory medications s...
Prevention
The most important way to prevent rheumatic fever is by getting quick treatment for strep throat and scarlet fever.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of rheumatic fever. Because several other conditions have simi...
Basic Info
In Depth
In Depth
Multimedia
Multimedia
Home | About | Health Experts | Careers | Site Map | Feedback | Help | Health Tools | Tell a Friend
Advertise | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Advertise | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2005 - 2009 Healthline Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.