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Acute rheumatic fever is an autoimmune disease that occurs after a streptococcal throat infection, characterized by inflammation of the heart, joints, and nervous system. It is most common in children ages 6-15. Symptoms include fever, arthritis, heart inflammation, and involuntary movements. Treatment involves antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, bed rest, and lifelong prevention of recurrent infections through antibiotic prophylaxis. Nursing care focuses on improving cardiac function, managing pain, and

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Harish Kumar Kumawat

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