Rheumatic fever

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The sulfas also remain clinically useful in the treatment of chancroid, lymphogranuloma venereum, trachoma, inclusion conjunctivitis, and the fungus-related nocardiosis (7). In combination with pyrimethamine, they are recommended for toxoplasmosis (8) and have been used for chloroquine-resistant falciparium malaria (4,9). There has also been some use of sulfas for the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever. The sulfone, dapsone, remains an accepted treatment for all forms of leprosy (4). 

Implantable valves, particularly mechanical valves which continue to encroach on tissue valves, are unique. Methods such as valvuloplasty, mitral valve repair, or use of ultrasound are unlikely to reduce the number of valve replacements into the twenty-first century. Valve selection remains in the hands of the surgeon because of the critical nature of the procedure. If anything goes wrong, the result can be catastrophic to the patient. Cost of a valve, from 3000— 4000, is a relatively small part of the cost of open-heart surgery which can mn as high as 30,000. Growth of the cardiovascular valve market has slowed in the United States with the decline of the threat of rheumatic fever. 

Treatment of inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatic fever ... 

Baddour LM, Wilson WR, Bayer AS, et al. Infective endocarditis Diagnosis, antimicrobial therapy, and management of complications a statement for healthcare professionals from the Committee on Rheumatic Fever, Endocarditis, and Kawasaki Disease, Council on Cardiovascular Disease in the Young, and the Councils on Clinical Cardiology, Stroke, and Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia, American Heart Association endorsed by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Circulation 2005 111(23) 394M34. 

The goals of therapy for streptococcal pharyngitis are to eradicate infection in order to prevent complications, shorten the disease course, and reduce infectivity and spread to close contacts. Sequelae that can be prevented by antibiotic use are peritonsillar or retropharyngeal abscess, cervical lymphadenitis, and rheumatic fever. There is no evidence that antibiotic use has an impact on the incidence of poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis. 

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Rheumatic fever An acute inflammatory disease involving the joints, heart, skin, and other tissues caused by an immune response to streptococcal infection, particularly seen in children. 

Nonsuppurative complications such as acute rheumatic fever, acute glomerulonephritis, and reactive arthritis may occur as a result of pharyngitis with Group A Streptococcus. 

Early initiation of antimicrobial therapy results in faster resolution of signs and symptoms. Delays AT in therapy (if awaiting cultures) can be made safely for up to 9 days after symptom onset and still prevent major complications such as rheumatic fever. 

Myocarditis, Rheumatic Fever, Chagas disease CVB3, CMV, Chlamydia, Streptococci, Trypanosoma... 

Shikhman AR, Cunningham MW (1994) J Immunol 152 4375 Cunningham MW (2000) Molecular mimicry between streptococcal M protein and cardiac myosin and the immunopathogenesis of rheumatic fever. In Cunningham MW, Fujinami RS (eds) Molecular mimicry, microbes, and autoimmunity. ASM Press, Washington, DC, pp 39-56... 

An important class of compounds that have members from both prescription and over-the-counter drugs are those that relieve pain. Aspirin is a common type of analgesic. It is also an antipyretic, that is, it lowers abnormally high body temperatures. A third use is in reducing inflammation caused by rheumatic fever and rheumatoid arthritis. Salicylic acid has been known for its analgesic properties since the early 1800s. Kolbe and... 

Mild to moderate pain fever various inflammatory conditions such as rheumatic fever, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. 

Rheumatic fever- 100 to 150 mg every 4 to 8 hours for 3 days, then reduce to 100 mg twice/day. Continue until patient is aymptomatic. 

For prevention of recurrence following rheumatic fever or chorea... 

Streptococcal Infections Therapy must be sufficient to eliminate the organism (minimum, 10 days) otherwise, sequelae (eg, endocarditis, rheumatic fever) may occur. 

Prevention of recurrent attacks of rheumatic fever- Prevention of recurrent attacks of rheumatic fever (not for initial treatment of streptococcal infections) Patients greater than 30 kg (greater than 66 lbs) -1 g/day less than 30 kg (less than 66 lbs) - 0.5 g/day. 

Benzathine benzylpenicillin is a depot form of benzylpenicillin, mainly indicated for prophylaxis against rheumatic fever. 

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