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rheumatic fever  

Definition

  • Rheumatic fever (RF) is an inflammatory disease that can involve the heart, joints, skin, and brain. The disease typically develops two to four weeks after a streptococcal throat infection. (Wikipedia)

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Synonym(s)

  • acute rheumatic fever

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/VH8-DV6RLFLV-J

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