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… Overview Rheumatic fever is a bacterial infection that can cause … with the heart's aortic and mitral valves. Rheumatic fever is caused by certain strains of …
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… Condition Basics What is valley fever? Valley fever is a disease caused by a fungus that gets … system (immune system) is weak, valley fever can be deadly. In rare cases it can be …
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… Condition Basics What is scarlet fever? Scarlet fever is an infection that can … and pneumonia. In rare cases, it can lead to rheumatic fever. How is it diagnosed? Diagnosis … and pneumonia. In rare cases, it can lead to rheumatic fever. How is it diagnosed? Diagnosis …
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… cases of mitral valve stenosis are caused by rheumatic fever. This fever results from an untreated … valve stenosis don't realize that they had rheumatic fever. Less common causes include …
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… tissues, causing complications such as rheumatic fever , inflammation of the kidneys ( … rare cases, untreated strep may progress to rheumatic fever. Antibiotic therapy begun as …
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… Less commonly, GAS can also cause scarlet fever, rheumatic fever and a form of kidney disease … tongue, sometimes called strawberry tongue. Rheumatic fever occurs when a strep infection …
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… sore throat, pain when you swallow, and fever. Other symptoms include swollen tonsils … infection. These symptoms may be a sign of rheumatic fever . Weakness Shortness of breath … infection. These symptoms may be a sign of rheumatic fever . Weakness Shortness of breath …
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… may include: Flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, night sweats, and fatigue. These … have had: Bypass surgery for heart disease. Rheumatic fever without heart valve damage. A … have had: Bypass surgery for heart disease. Rheumatic fever without heart valve damage. A …
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… Infection of a heart valve (endocarditis) Rheumatic fever Problems with the heart's electrical … Infection of a heart valve (endocarditis) Rheumatic fever Problems with the heart's …
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… with redness at the site of a wound. Fever may also occur. The pain is often far … throat, scarlet fever, skin infections and rheumatic fever. It is not fully understood why … throat, scarlet fever, skin infections and rheumatic fever. It is not fully understood why …
