Valvular heart disease is a rapidly growing cause of global cardiovascular morbidity and
mortality with diverse and evolving geographic distribution. The prevalence of rheumatic …

Nearly a century after rheumatic fever (RF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) was
eradicated from the developed world, the disease remains endemic in many low-and middle …

Background Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) takes a heavy toll in low‐and middle‐income
countries. We aimed to present worldwide estimates for the burden of the RHD during 1990 …

Infection by group A Streptococcus (Strep A) results in a diverse range of clinical conditions,
including pharyngitis, impetigo, cellulitis, necrotising fasciitis, and rheumatic heart disease …

Background Streptoccocal A (Strep A, GAS) infections in Australia are responsible for
significant morbidity and mortality through both invasive (iGAS) and post-streptococcal …

Abstract Purpose of Review Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a neglected disease of
poverty, which presents challenges for patients, communities, and health systems. These …

Introduction Secondary prophylaxis to prevent rheumatic heart disease (RHD) progression,
in the form of four-weekly intramuscular benzathine benzylpenicillin G (BPG) injections, has …

Aims Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a major contributor to cardiac morbidity and
mortality globally. This study aims to estimate the probability and predictors of progressing to …

Scabies has recently gained international attention, with the World Health Organization
(WHO) recognizing it as a neglected tropical disease. The International Alliance for the …

Aim To describe the epidemiology and clinical profile of children and adolescents with acute
rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in Victoria, Australia. Methods A …