Objectives Rheumatic fever (RF) is an inflammatory disorder caused by group A
streptococcal pharyngitis infections that can progress to rheumatic heart disease (RHD) …

The awareness, attitudes, and practices of mothers regarding rheumatic fever (RF) remain
obscure, therefore, this study aimed to assess the level of awareness, attitude, and practice …

Objective: Studies assessing knowledge about rheumatic fever (RF) and rheumatic heart
disease (RHD) are scarce in KSA. The aim of this study was to assess the awareness about …

Background: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is the only preventable cardiovascular
disease that still causes significant morbidity and mortality in low-and middle-income …

Background: Rheumatic coronary illness (RHD) is the most widely recognized
cardiovascular sickness overall in those under 25 years old and it is believed to be a late …

Most healthcare providers know that health literacy is a major barrier to positive health
outcomes, but regardless of good intentions they continue to simply present health …

Objectives: To assess the knowledge about valvular heart disease among the patients who
are already diagnosed with rheumatic valvular heart disease (RVHD). Methodology: In this …

Abstract Knowledge of group A streptococcal infections, acute rheumatic fever and
rheumatic heart disease is essential in order for people to seek medical care and for …

Rheumatic fever (RF) is an autoimmune inflammatory process that develops as a sequela of
untreated group A streptococcal pharyngitis and primarily affects children. It can lead to …

The burden of rheumatic fever is almost entirely borne by young Aboriginal people in
northern and remote locations in Australia while it has been nearly eradicated in other parts …