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Pathology Presentation RF and RHD by kapilimachewe2 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Rheumatic fever is an acute post-streptococcal inflammatory disorder primarily affecting children aged 5 to 15, with both sexes equally affected. It develops after a latent period following streptococcal pharyngitis and can lead to rheumatic heart disease, characterized by various clinical manifestations and diagnosed using Jones criteria. Complications include long-term heart damage and various cardiovascular issues.
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