Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) prophylaxis refers to preventive measures that a doctor may take to stop a recurrence of ARF. These measures involve administering antibiotics to prevent infection. ARF is ...

Rheumatic Fever: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment: By Anjali Srivastava Rheumatic fever is a serious inflammatory condition that can develop after an untreated strep throat infection. It ...

A streptococcal infection may lead to other diseases, such as acute rheumatic fever, pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders, and post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis. Group A beta-hemolytic ...

Research has uncovered strong evidence that household overcrowding is a major risk factor for acute rheumatic fever and streptococcal infections of the skin. Research led by the University of Otago in ...

Research led by the University of Otago in New Zealand has uncovered the strongest evidence yet that household overcrowding is a major risk factor for acute rheumatic fever and streptococcal ...

Rheumatic fever is a complication of a bacterial infection triggered by an atypical immune response. Rheumatic heart disease is a complication of rheumatic fever characterized by damage to the valves ...