ABSTRACT – Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory condition which occurs as a complication when streptococcal infection is not treated...
Rheumatic fever
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory condition which occurs as a complication when streptococcal infection is not treated properly such as strep throat and scarlet fever. Not everyone with streptococcal infection gets affected with Rheumatic Fever but it increases the chances of getting it if left untreated. It can develop in children or younger adults which can lead to permanent damage in the heart.
CAUSES –
- Group A streptococcus infections
- Low immunity
- Auto-immune conditions
- Genetic factors
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS –
- High Fever
- Painful, swollen, red and tender joints mostly includes knees, ankles, elbows and wrists
- Small and painless nodules beneath the skin
- Sore throat
- Chest pain
- Skin rash
- Swollen tonsils
- Nausea and vomiting
- Heart Murmur (sound of blood flowing through the heart)
- Abdominal pain
- Fatigue
- Jerks or uncontrollable body movements
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory condition which occurs as a complication when streptococcal infection is not treated properly such as strep throat and scarlet fever. Not everyone with streptococcal infection gets affected with Rheumatic Fever but it increases the chances of getting it if left untreated. It can develop in children or younger adults which can lead to permanent damage in the heart.
CAUSES –
- Group A streptococcus infections
- Low immunity
- Auto-immune conditions
- Genetic factors
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS –
- High Fever
- Painful, swollen, red and tender joints mostly includes knees, ankles, elbows and wrists
- Small and painless nodules beneath the skin
- Sore throat
- Chest pain
- Skin rash
- Swollen tonsils
- Nausea and vomiting
- Heart Murmur (sound of blood flowing through the heart)
- Abdominal pain
- Fatigue
- Jerks or uncontrollable body movementsv
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