Background Acute rheumatic fever (ARF), an autoimmune reaction to Group A
Streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes; Strep A) infection, can cause rheumatic heart …

Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) are auto-immune
conditions resulting from infection with group A streptococcus. Current management of these …

Opinion statement Early recognition of group A streptococcal pharyngitis and appropriate
management with benzathine penicillin using local clinical prediction rules together with …

Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is an autoimmune condition caused by untreated Group A
Streptococcal (GAS) infection of the upper respiratory tract (and possibly skin). Multiple or …

Rheumatic fever is caused by an abnormal immune reaction to group A streptococcal
infection. Secondary prophylaxis with antibiotics is recommended for people after their initial …

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is increasingly causing invasive infections in non-pregnant
adults. Elderly patients and those with comorbidities are at increased risk. On the basis of …

Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) are autoimmune conditions
resulting from infection with group A streptococcus. Current management of these conditions …

Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is a sequela of streptococcal infection—typically following 2 to 3
weeks after group A streptococcal pharyngitis—that occurs most commonly in children and …

Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is an autoimmune disease, precipitated by infection with the
group A streptococcus (GAS) bacterium. ARF leads to rheumatic heart disease (RHD) and is …

The chief focus of secondary prevention is antibiotic prophylaxis. This comprises long-term
antibiotic therapy for individuals with acute rheumatic fever (ARF) or rheumatic heart disease …