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We still do not have a RF vaccine, although the recent announcement that the Australian and New Zealand governments are jointly sponsoring a program to fast...
Historically, many young people suffered severe valvular disease and died awaiting heart valve replacement.
The World Health Organization, World Heart Federation, and other organizations recommend comprehensive control programs for rheumatic fever (RF) and...
Benzathine penicillin G is an important antibiotic for the treatment and prevention of group A streptococcal infections associated with rheumatic fever and...
In the 21st century, rheumatic fever (RF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) are neglected diseases of marginalized communities.
After being diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease at ten, Elizabeth had to leave country and her family for a large chunk of her childhood so she could be treated in Adelaide.
When Liana complained of a sore foot and showed signs of a fever, her mum Margie rushed her to hospital. An X-ray of her foot revealed no obvious injury, so she was sent home and advised to take painkillers.
These results indicate that anaphylaxis is not a major cause of adverse reactions to benzathine penicillin G
Efforts to eliminate ARF and RHD in Australia over the past decade have so far been unsuccessful, but this can change
This report provides an update on the contemporary global and regional policy landscapes relevant to rheumatic heart disease