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Rheumatic Fever Learning Center

Prevention could include:
The most important way to prevent rheumatic fever is by getting quick treatment for strep throat and scarlet fever.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 12, 2008
Prevention of the development of RF involves proper diagnosis of initial strep throat infections, and adequate treatment within 10 days with an appropriate antibiotic. Prevention of RF recurrence requires continued antibiotic treatment, perhaps fo...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Initial prevention of rheumatic fever depends upon prompt medical attention. Patients should see a physician if they have sore throat that lasts for more than 24 hours and is accompanied by fever. Treatment of a streptococcal throat infection with...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Prevention of the development of RF involves proper diagnosis of initial strep throat infections and adequate treatment within 10 days with an appropriate antibiotic. Prevention of RF recurrence requires continued antibiotic treatment, perhaps for...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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