acute rheumatic fever

What is Acute Rheumatic Fever?

Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) is an inflammatory disease that can develop as a complication of untreated or poorly treated streptococcal throat infection. It primarily affects children between the ages of 5 and 15. ARF can lead to serious complications, including damage to the heart valves, a condition known as Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD).

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