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Rheumatic Fever

Rheumatic Fever | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

Rheumatic fever may develop suddenly 2 to 6 weeks after a streptococcal infection. This form of the disease is most common in older people. It generally starts with joint pain and fever. Rheumatic fever may also develop slowly, starting with a mild infection of the heart. This form of the disease is more common in children.

Symptoms of rheumatic fever vary, but may include the following:

  • abdominal distress
  • confusion
  • cough
  • fatigue
  • fever
  • joint pain and swelling
  • muscle pain
  • nosebleeds
  • rashes
  • skin nodules
  • speech impairments
  • unusual jerky movements
  • vomiting
  • weakness

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    Rheumatic Fever: Diagnosis & Tests

    Author: James Broomfield, MD
    Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
    Date Reviewed: 08/28/01



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