The worldwide epidemiology of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease

The worldwide epidemiology of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease

Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) are significant public health concerns around the world. Despite decreasing incidence, there is still a significant disease burden, especially in developing nations. This review provides background on the history of ARF, its pathology and...

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Published in:Clinical epidemiology Vol. 3; no. default; pp. 67 - 84
Main Authors: Seckeler, Michael D, Hoke, Tracey R
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: New Zealand Taylor & Francis Ltd 22-02-2011
Dove Medical Press
Subjects:
Cardiovascular disease
Clinical medicine
Epidemiology
Review
Rheumatic fever
Streptococcus infections
epidemiology
group A streptococcus
rheumatic fever
rheumatic heart disease
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Summary:Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) are significant public health concerns around the world. Despite decreasing incidence, there is still a significant disease burden, especially in developing nations. This review provides background on the history of ARF, its pathology and treatment, and the current reported worldwide incidence of ARF and prevalence of RHD.
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ISSN:1179-1349
1179-1349
DOI:10.2147/clep.s12977