Rheumatic Fever
Alternate Names : Acute Rheumatic Fever
Definition Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease which may develop after an infection with streptococcus bacteria (such as strep throat or scarlet fever) and can involve the heart, joints, skin, and brain.
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