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text: Revised Jones Criteria for Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF)
text: Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is caused by a reaction to a bacterial infection with particular strains of group A streptococcus.
text: Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is a sequela of streptococcal infection—typically following 2 to 3 weeks after group
text: • Integration of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease
text: Antibiotic treatment in patients who present with acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is necessary irrespective of the throat culture result.
text: Diagnosis of a first episode of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is based on the modified Jones criteria (1; see Table: Modified Jones Criteria for a First Episode of Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF)*); 2 major criteria or 1 major and 2 minor criteria are required, each along with evidence of preceding group
text: Diagnosis of a first episode of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is based on the modified Jones criteria (1; see Table: Modified Jones Criteria for a First Episode of Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF)*); 2 major criteria or 1 major and 2 minor criteria are required, each along with evidence of preceding group
text: Treatment strategies for acute rheumatic fever (ARF) can be divided into the following:
text: If differs from arthritis of acute rheumatic fever (ARF), which mainly involves large joints.
text: Acute rheumatic fever (ARF), commonly called rheumatic fever, is the body’s immune system reacting to an untreated infection with bacteria called Group A Streptococcus.
text: Molecular mimicry between GAS group A carbohydrate or serotype-specific M protein and the host heart, brain or joint tissues can lead to an autoimmune response, which causes the major manifestations of acute rheumatic fever (ARF).
text: In acute rheumatic fever (ARF), CD4+
text: Also known as: Acute rheumatic fever, ARF, RHD
text: Pathological evaluation of the valves of patients dying from acute rheumatic fever (ARF) indicates microscopic disease in each of the four cardiac valves.
text: Māori and Pacific peoples, in particular, are disproportionately affected, for both acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and chronic rheumatic heart disease (RHD).
text: Although the incidence of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) has declined in Europe and North America over the past 4-6 decades, the disease remains one of the most important causes of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality among socially and economically disadvantaged populations all over the world, especially in developing countries that are home to the majority of the world’s population.
text: Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is an abnormal immune reaction to group
text: Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is a systemic illness that occurs 2-4 weeks after pharyngitis in some people, due to cross-reactivity to group A β-haemolytic streptococcus (GAS), also called Streptococcus pyogenes.
text: Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is diagnosed on the basis of clinical manifestations supported by laboratory tests.
text: Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) refers to an autoimmune response to infection of the upper respiratory tract (and possibly of the skin) by group A streptococcus (GAS) bacteria.
text: 60% of individuals who present with acute rheumatic fever (ARF) will develop rheumatic heart disease.
text: It is estimated that this activity and a high level of education around rheumatic fever and RHD are resulting in clinicians outside known high burden RHD areas more frequently considering their populations in relation to acute rheumatic fever (ARF).
text: Although acute rheumatic fever (ARF) has declined in Europe and North America in incidence over the past 4 to 6 decades, the disease remains one of the most important causes of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality among socially and economically disadvantaged populations all over the world, especially in the developing countries that are home to the majority of the world’s population.
text: Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is an illness following an autoimmune response to a group
text: Background Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is an autoimmune inflammatory process that develops as a sequela of streptococcal infection.
text: No single specific laboratory test can confirm the diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever (ARF).
text: Because acute rheumatic fever (ARF) can have diverse manifestations and since no specific diagnostic test for the disease exists, arriving at the correct diagnosis is particularly important.
text: Medical Care Management and prevention of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) can be divided into the following 4 approaches.
text: Class Summary Antibiotic treatment in patients who present with acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is necessary irrespective of the throat culture result.
text: Most patients with acute rheumatic fever (ARF) can be treated at home.
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text: (ARF)?How does the prevalence of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) vary by race?How does the prevalence of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) vary by sex?How
text: (ARF)?How does the prevalence of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) vary by race?How does the prevalence of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) vary by sex?How
text: does the prevalence of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) vary by age?How does acute rheumatic fever (ARF) manifest?How prevalent are respiratory symptoms in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the features of arthritis in patients with acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the symptoms of carditis in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What is the prevalence of Sydenham chorea in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the symptoms of erythema marginatum in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the symptoms of subcutaneous nodules in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the signs and symptoms that suggest acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are physical findings of subcutaneous nodules in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the physical findings of arthritis in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the physical findings of carditis in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the physical findings of acute carditis in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF) in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the symptoms of pericarditis in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are echocardiographic findings suggestive of carditis in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are physical exam findings of erythema marginatum in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are physical findings of Sydenham chorea in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What is the duration of untreated acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and chronic rheumatic fever?Which infections may lead to acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?How does group A streptococcal infection cause acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the differential diagnoses for Rheumatic Fever?What is the role of lab testing in the diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What is the indication for a throat culture in the diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever
text: does the prevalence of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) vary by age?How does acute rheumatic fever (ARF) manifest?How prevalent are respiratory symptoms in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the features of arthritis in patients with acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the symptoms of carditis in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What is the prevalence of Sydenham chorea in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the symptoms of erythema marginatum in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the symptoms of subcutaneous nodules in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the signs and symptoms that suggest acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are physical findings of subcutaneous nodules in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the physical findings of arthritis in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the physical findings of carditis in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the physical findings of acute carditis in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF) in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the symptoms of pericarditis in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are echocardiographic findings suggestive of carditis in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are physical exam findings of erythema marginatum in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are physical findings of Sydenham chorea in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What is the duration of untreated acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and chronic rheumatic fever?Which infections may lead to acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?How does group A streptococcal infection cause acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the differential diagnoses for Rheumatic Fever?What is the role of lab testing in the diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What is the indication for a throat culture in the diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever
text: does the prevalence of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) vary by age?How does acute rheumatic fever (ARF) manifest?How prevalent are respiratory symptoms in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the features of arthritis in patients with acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the symptoms of carditis in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What is the prevalence of Sydenham chorea in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the symptoms of erythema marginatum in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the symptoms of subcutaneous nodules in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the signs and symptoms that suggest acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are physical findings of subcutaneous nodules in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the physical findings of arthritis in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the physical findings of carditis in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the physical findings of acute carditis in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF) in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the symptoms of pericarditis in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are echocardiographic findings suggestive of carditis in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are physical exam findings of erythema marginatum in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are physical findings of Sydenham chorea in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What is the duration of untreated acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and chronic rheumatic fever?Which infections may lead to acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?How does group A streptococcal infection cause acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the differential diagnoses for Rheumatic Fever?What is the role of lab testing in the diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What is the indication for a throat culture in the diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever
text: A streptococcal infection affect outcomes for acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the treatment options for acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the treatment options for acute rheumatic fever (ARF) with cardiac involvement?What is the role of penicillin prophylaxis in the management of acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What is the indication for surgery in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?Which specialists should be consulted in the treatment of acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the dietary recommendations for acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the activity restrictions in the treatment of acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What monitoring is needed following initial treatment of acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?When is inpatient care indicated for acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What medications are used in the treatment of acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What is the primary and secondary prophylaxis for acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the immediate complications of acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the long-term sequelae of acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What factors have led to improved prognosis of acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What is the prognosis of acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What education about acute rheumatic fever (ARF) should patients receive?Which medications in the drug class Anti-inflammatory agents are used in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever?Which medications in the drug class Antibiotics are used in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever?
text: A streptococcal infection affect outcomes for acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the treatment options for acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the treatment options for acute rheumatic fever (ARF) with cardiac involvement?What is the role of penicillin prophylaxis in the management of acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What is the indication for surgery in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?Which specialists should be consulted in the treatment of acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the dietary recommendations for acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the activity restrictions in the treatment of acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What monitoring is needed following initial treatment of acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?When is inpatient care indicated for acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What medications are used in the treatment of acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What is the primary and secondary prophylaxis for acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the immediate complications of acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What are the long-term sequelae of acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What factors have led to improved prognosis of acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What is the prognosis of acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?What education about acute rheumatic fever (ARF) should patients receive?Which medications in the drug class Anti-inflammatory agents are used in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever?Which medications in the drug class Antibiotics are used in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever?
text: Diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) requires a high index of suspicion.
text: This report presents data from the National Rheumatic Heart Disease data collection, collated from the acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) registers in Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory.
text: Applying the latest available evidence, RHDAustralia, an initiative of the Menzies School of Health Research, led a comprehensive review of the 2006 guidelines originally produced by the Heart Foundation and the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand to develop The Australian Guideline for Prevention, Diagnosis and Management of Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease (2nd Edition)​.The revised guideline expands on the first edition to provide clinicians with additional information on preventative action, diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD).The guidelines have clarified common questions and broadened the diagnosis criteria for probable ARF in high risk groups in order to assist clinicians when there are uncertain cases of ARF.
text: Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) has been shown to develop in approximately one to three percent of those in an epidemic situation of untreated exudative pharyngitis and/or a culture positive for GAS.
text: No single specific laboratory test can confirm the diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever (ARF).
text: • Integration of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease
text: The valve damage remains after an illness called acute rheumatic fever (ARF).