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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rheumatic_feverRheumatic fever - Wikipedia

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   Rheumatic fever is a systemic disease affecting the connective tissue around arterioles, and can occur after an untreated strep throat infection, specifically due to group A streptococcus (GAS), Streptococcus pyogenes.

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   What is rheumatic heart disease?

   • Rheumatic heart disease is the most commonly acquired heart disease in people under age 25. Rheumatic heart disease and claims over 288 348 lives each year - the large majority in low- or middle-income countries.

   Rheumatic heart disease - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   What is rheumatic heart disease (RHD)?

   • Damage to the heart valves, known as rheumatic heart disease (RHD), usually occurs after repeated attacks but can sometimes occur after one. The damaged valves may result in heart failure, atrial fibrillation and infection of the valves.

   Rheumatic fever - Wikipedia

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   How does rheumatic heart disease affect the heart?

   • Rheumatic heart disease tends to affect the mitral and aortic heart valves. Rheumatic heart disease can lead to: Arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythms, like atrial fibrillation). Heart failure. Infective endocarditis, an infection in your heart valves. Pulmonary hypertension. Some of these conditions can increase your risk of stroke or blood clots.

   Rheumatic Heart Disease - Cleveland Clinic

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3. www.who.int › detail › rheumatic-heart-diseaseRheumatic heart disease - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Nov 6, 2020 · Key facts. Rheumatic heart disease is the most commonly acquired heart disease in people under age 25. Rheumatic heart disease and claims over 288 348 lives each year - the large majority in low- or middle-income countries.

4. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › rheumatic-heart-diseaseRheumatic Heart Disease | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   Rheumatic heart disease is a condition where the heart valves have been permanently damaged by rheumatic fever. The heart valve damage may start shortly after untreated or undertreated streptococcal infection, such as strep throat or scarlet fever.

5. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesRheumatic Heart Disease: Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

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   Jun 12, 2024 · Rheumatic heart disease is a condition with heart valve damage from rheumatic fever. This can happen after an untreated strep infection. People in countries without access to antibiotics are at the highest risk.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Valvular_heart_diseaseValvular heart disease - Wikipedia

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   Valvular heart disease resulting from rheumatic fever is referred to as rheumatic heart disease. Acute rheumatic fever, which frequently manifests with carditis and valvulitis, [20] is a late sequela of Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus infection in the throat, often lagging the initial infection by weeks to months. [21]

7. www.healthline.com › rheumatic-heart-diseaseRheumatic Heart Disease: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

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   Apr 1, 2024 · Prevention. Life expectancy. FAQ. Summary. Rheumatic heart disease is a serious complication of Group A Streptococcus infection. It can cause damage to the valves in your heart and may cause...

8. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › rheumaticRheumatic fever - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Dec 2, 2023 · Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that can develop when strep throat or scarlet fever isn't properly treated. Strep throat and scarlet fever are caused by an infection with streptococcus (strep-toe-KOK-us) bacteria.