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Rheumatic Fever Learning Center

Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that may develop after an infection with Streptococcus bacteria (such as strep throat or scarlet fever. The disease can affect the heart, joints, skin, and brain.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 12, 2008
Rheumatic fever (RF) is an illness which arises as a complication of untreated or inadequately treated strep throat infection. Rheumatic fever can seriously damage the valves of the heart.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Rheumatic fever (RF) is an illness that occurs as a complication of untreated or inadequately treated strep throat infection. Rheumatic fever causes inflammation of tissues and organs and can result in serious damage to the heart valves, joints, c...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Rheumatic fever (RF) is an illness that arises as a complication of untreated or inadequately treated strep throat infection. Rheumatic fever can seriously damage the valves of the heart.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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