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Rheumatic Fever: Research Summary
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5 Most Recent Research Articles
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Severe Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis With Multivalvular Abnormalities in a British-Born Adult Without a Recognized History of Acute Rheumatic Fever
Adel Kenawi et al., Cureus (17 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.118062
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How effective is the ASOT likelihood ratio in diagnosing post-streptococcal rheumatic heart disease?
Tripdatabase, Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) (16 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23411082
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How reliable is the throat swab likelihood ratio in diagnosing rheumatic heart disease after a streptococcal infection?
Tripdatabase, Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) (16 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23412781
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Utility of echocardiographic screening for diagnosing subclinical rheumatic heart disease among primary and secondary school scholars by experts compared to non-experts in Kondoa District, Dodoma, Tanzania
Edgar Macha et al., BMC Cardiovascular Disorders (15 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-026-06841-2
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Patient and provider cost analysis of integrating rheumatic heart disease care into the primary healthcare system in Northern Uganda.
Minja Neema W et al., International journal of cardiology (15 October 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42320685/
Clinical Trials : Currently Recruiting (Australia)
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TREAT-SC: Early, Short Course Oral Dexamethasone for the Treatment of Sydenham Chorea in Children
NCT06259006 · Recruiting · Phase 3 · Starship Child Health, Te Toka Tumai Auckland
Ages 4 to 17
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06259006
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Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory illness that can follow a throat infection with group A Streptococcus bacteria, mostly in children and young people. It can affect the joints, heart, skin and brain. Repeated episodes may cause lasting heart valve damage called rheumatic heart disease. Management includes antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medicines and long-term penicillin to prevent recurrences.
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Most Recent Research
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) has become uncommon in the United Kingdom, particularly among Britishborn adults without a recognized history of acute rheumatic fever (ARF).A 40-year-old British-born female with no previously diagnosed cardiac disease presented with a one-year history of progressive exertional dyspnoea.Chest radiography demonstrated cardiomegaly, and the N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide concentration was 1,800 pg/mL.Transthoracic echocardiography showed very severe mitral stenosis with characteristic rheumatic morphology, a mitral valve area of 0.33 cm² by planimetry, and a mean transmitral gradient of 16.6 mmHg.Associated findings included mild mitral regurgitation, tricuspid valve abnormalities with moderate-tosevere tricuspid regurgitation, and discordant aortic valve findings consistent with a low-flow, low-gradient pattern of aortic stenosis, an estimated pulmonary artery systolic pressure of approximately 105-110 mmHg, left ventricular systolic impairment, and impaired right ventricular longitudinal systolic function.Further history identified intermittent involuntary left-hand movements, arthralgia, and an annular abdominal eruption with central pallor.These features raised the possibility of previously unrecognized rheumatic manifestations but were insufficient to establish the diagnosis of ARF.Following transoesophageal echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, and multidisciplinary review, the patient underwent mitral and aortic valve replacement with tricuspid valve repair.This case highlights that advanced RHD can present without a documented history of ARF and emphasizes the importance of valve morphology, integrated haemodynamic assessment, and timely multidisciplinary management.
Common Questions
What is Rheumatic Fever?
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory illness that can follow a throat infection with group A Streptococcus bacteria, mostly in children and young people. It can affect the joints, heart, skin and brain. Repeated episodes may cause lasting heart valve damage called rheumatic heart disease. Management includes antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medicines and long-term penicillin to prevent recurrences.
How many clinical trials are available for Rheumatic Fever?
RareWays currently indexes 41 clinical trials for Rheumatic Fever, of which 6 are actively recruiting. These counts cover indexed trials across countries, not just your country. An Australian site does not necessarily mean that site is recruiting. Check locations, eligibility and current availability with the study team.
Where does the research data for Rheumatic Fever come from?
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