Patient's question:
The child next door has recently been having fever due to sore throat, but the fever occurs frequently and the condition is improving and worsening alternately. By chance, I learned that rheumatic fever also has similar symptoms. Could you please tell me what the symptoms of rheumatic fever are? I would like to ask the mother of the child next door about the symptoms and treatment of rheumatic fever.Doctor's answer:
Rheumatic fever is a disease caused by the transmission of group A Streptococcus in the human body, often resulting in recurrent fever and joint pain, and may even lead to valve damage in the heart. Therefore, it is essential to seek timely treatment. Initially, hormone-based medications can be used to control symptoms during the acute phase, while penicillin-based medications can be employed to completely eliminate the streptococcal infection. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child drinks plenty of water.