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ANTICARDIOLIPIN ANTIBODIES IN ACUTE RHEUMATIC-FEVER
(J RHEUMATOL PUBL CO, 1992)
Recent reports describe the association of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) with chorea or severe heart valve lesions in systemic lupus erythematosus, lupus-like disease, or the primary antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. ...
Rheumatic fever presentation and outcome: A case-series report
(2012-03-01)
Objective: To assess the clinical characteristics and outcome of a rheumatic fever case-series from a referral hospital over the last 20 years. Patients and methods: Patients under the age of 18 years, diagnosed with ...
Streptococcal acute pharyngitis
(Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - SBMT, 2014-08-01)
Acute pharyngitis/tonsillitis, which is characterized by inflammation of the posterior pharynx and tonsils, is a common disease. Several viruses and bacteria can cause acute pharyngitis; however, Streptococcus pyogenes ...
Trends in rheumatic fever: clinical aspects and perspectives in prophylactic treatments
(Informa Healthcare, 2012-09-01)
Introduction: Rheumatic fever (RF), a systemic illness that may occur following Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal (GABHS) pharyngitis in children, is a major problem in countries with limited resources. Because of its ...
Trends in rheumatic fever: clinical aspects and perspectives in prophylactic treatments
(Informa Healthcare, 2012-09-01)
Introduction: Rheumatic fever (RF), a systemic illness that may occur following Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal (GABHS) pharyngitis in children, is a major problem in countries with limited resources. Because of its ...
Trends in rheumatic fever: clinical aspects and perspectives in prophylactic treatments
(Informa Healthcare, 2014)
Comparison of an intravenous pulse of methylprednisolone versus oral corticosteroid in severe acute rheumatic carditis: a randomized clinical trial
(2002)
Objectives: To compare the short-term prognosis of patients with severe acute rheumatic carditis when treated with an intravenous pulse of methylprednisolone in comparison with conventional treatment using oral prednisone. ...
Post-streptococcal acute glomerulonephritis in Chile - 20 years of experience
(SPRINGER, 2004)
In order to characterize the epidemiological and clinical picture of post-streptococcal acute glomerulonephritis (PSAGN), a prospective study was designed to investigate all admissions to a general hospital of a local ...
The value of echocardiography in the diagnosis and followup of rheumatic carditis in children and adolescents: A 2 year prospective study
(J Rheumatol Publ Co, 2000-04-01)
Objective. To evaluate echocardiographic/Doppler findings in patients with rheumatic fever whether or not clinical manifestations of carditis were present, and the followup of these findings 24 months after the acute ...