Parents with young children have been warned to remain on high alert for a health condition that could cause kids to develop ...

Research has uncovered strong evidence that household overcrowding is a major risk factor for acute rheumatic fever and streptococcal infections of the skin.

Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) prophylaxis means preventive measures that stop a recurrence of ARF. These involve taking antibiotics to prevent infection. Read more.

Scarlet fever is a contagious infection that typically infects young children - particularly those between the ages of two ...

The symptoms of rheumatic fever result from inflammation in the heart, joints, skin or central nervous system; and may include abdominal pain, fever, joint pain, skin nodules and rash.

Skin conditions may be the first sign that a person has a rheumatic disease that will also affect the joints, muscles or ligaments.

Parents with children under the age of eight have been warned to look out for a medical condition that may cause kids to ...

A research has found that skin infections are likely to be a significant cause of rheumatic fever.

Some people with rheumatoid arthritis have symptoms other than joint pain. Learn about the rash livedo reticularis and how it’s diagnosed and treated.

Skin rashes accompanied by a fever could be indicative of serious or life-threatening illness in adults and warrant immediate medical attention, according to a lecture to be presented at the ...

An 8-year-old female with a significant past medical history of moderate persistent asthma and primary ciliary dyskinesia was seen in her primary clinic following several days of fever, cough ...

Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that can develop after a streptococcal infection. Scroll down to learn its causes and treatment measures.