Rheumatic fever represents an autoimmune disease following infection with group A streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes), one of the most ubiquitous human pathogens. The disease is characterized by ...

University of Otago-led research has uncovered the strongest evidence yet that household overcrowding is a major risk factor for acute rheumatic fever and streptococcal infections of the skin. Their ...

Painful monthly penicillin injections could be a thing of the past as Griffith University researchers, in collaboration with researchers at the University of New England, are investigating the ...

Although early and adequate treatment of streptococcal infections will reduce the occurrence of rheumatic fever with its potentially dangerous sequelae, greatest efforts have been concerned with the ...

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 ...

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 ...

UNLIKE certain other common diseases of childhood, rheumatic fever leaves no known immunity and seems to create an increased susceptibility to recurrent attacks. The effects of these recurrent attacks ...

Rheumatic fever is a serious condition that can develop after an untreated strep throat infection caused by group A streptococcus bacteria. It often affects children and teens and may lead to ...

It consolidates 18 existing local registers - giving clinicians better access to patient information, and more continuity of care across the country. Director of Starting Well Deborah Woodley says ...

Actor Bill Paxton opened up about a childhood bout with rheumatic fever weeks before he died, saying the illness left him with heart damage. The “Twister” star died at 61 on Saturday after ...

Rheumatic fever, which is typically referred to as acute rheumatic fever, represents a delayed and non-suppurative consequence of a pharyngeal infection with the group A streptococcus. Group A ...