Provides a brief look at the illness, including related complications, symptoms, typical prognoses, and treatment options.

Contributed article explores causes, symptoms, and prognoses for rheumatic fever and heart disease. Includes resources for further reading.

Disease marked by fever and joint swelling is now rare thanks to modern medicine. Read an encyclopedia article about symptoms.

Explore the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this condition, which is caused by an autoimmune response to streptococcal infections.

Factsheet gives a disease description, including signs, causes, complications, home care tips, and advice on when to call the doctor.