ACUTE RHEUMATIC FEVER IN THE XXI CENTURY: PROBLEMS AND SEARCH FOR SOLUTIONS

Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) remains a healthcare challenge. The global burden of ARF in children aged 5–14 years totals 336 thousand of new cases annually. The main symptom of ARF is carditis which determines the severity and outcome of the disease. Heart involvement in the form of isolated myocardi...

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Main Authors: B. S. BELOV, N. N. KUZMINA, L. G. MEDYNTSEVA
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: Remedium Group LLC 2016-12-01
Series:Медицинский совет
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Online Access:https://www.med-sovet.pro/jour/article/view/1391