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. 2015 Apr;100(4):370-5.
doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2014-307938.

Acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in resource-limited settings

Gabriella Watson  1 , Bintou Jallow  1 , Kirsty Le Doare  2 , Kuberan Pushparajah  3 , Suzanne T Anderson  1
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Acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in resource-limited settings

Gabriella Watson et al. Arch Dis Child. 2015 Apr.

Abstract

Poststreptococcal complications, such as acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD), are common in resource-limited settings, with RHD recognised as the most common cause of paediatric heart disease worldwide. Managing these conditions in resource-limited settings can be challenging. We review the investigation and treatment options for ARF and RHD and, most importantly, prevention methods in an African setting.

Keywords: acute rheumatic fever; group A stretococcus; management; resource-limited setting; rheumatic heart disease.

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