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RHEUMATIC FEVER AND RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE
Mulinzi Solomon
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Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is a significant health concern, particularly in low-resource settings, where it can lead to rheumatic heart disease (RHD). The presentation outlines the global burden of ARF and RHD, emphasizing the challenges in diagnosis and the importance of secondary prophylaxis to prevent recurrent episodes. It also highlights the clinical features of RHD and the role of echocardiography in diagnosis. The content is aimed at educating healthcare professionals on the management and prevention of these conditions.
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