Acute Rheumatic Fever in a Low Prevalence Setting
This case highlights that acute rheumatic fever can present with multiple nonspecific symptoms, in unexpected populations, including in the developed world. Early diagnosis and treatment initiation of antimicrobial therapy and corticosteroids is imperative for optimal overall outcomes in rheumatic heart disease.
Authors
- Mark Coyle
- Yvonne Smyth
- Angela McInerney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1160-7735)
- John K. McCormick
- Andrea E. Holmes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2963-1952)
- Oisin Galvin
- Aimee McGreal
Institutions
- University Hospital Galway (IE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JACC Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.103178
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.76