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rheumatic fever

/ruːˈmætɪk ˈfiːvər/

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/ruːˈmætɪk ˈfiːvər/C1formalmedical
  • ruВоспалительное заболевание, которое может развиться как осложнение неадекватно леченной стрептококковой ангины или скарлатины, поражающее в первую очередь сердце, суставы, кожу и головной мозг.

An inflammatory disease that can develop as a complication of inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever, primarily affecting the heart, joints, skin, and brain.

  1. C1formal

    An inflammatory disease that can develop as a complication of inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever, affecting the heart, joints, skin, and brain.

    ruВоспалительное заболевание

    • Rheumatic fever can cause permanent damage to the heart valves.
    • Children with untreated strep throat are at risk for developing rheumatic fever.
    • The patient was hospitalized with a severe case of rheumatic fever.