Acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease: updates in diagnosis and treatment
Joselyn Rwebembera,
Andrea Beaton
Abstract:Purpose of review
To summarize the latest developments in rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) prevention, (early) diagnosis, and treatment.
Recent findings
The revised Jones criteria have demonstrated increased sensitivity and specificity for rheumatic fever diagnosis in high-risk populations. The management of rheumatic fever remains symptom-based, with no treatment options proven to alter the disease course or prevent chronic RHD. The re… Show more
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