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A member asked:
Can rheumatic fever be treated with the antibiotics for streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat)?
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Yes and no: Rheumatic fever is a post-infectious immune response to group a streptococcus. The purpose of taking antibiotics is to prevent further spread of the infection to others as well as to stop the immune cycle.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Not by itself: Thankfully, real rheumatic fever is relatively uncommon these days. However, when it is diagnosed, a round of antibiotics are often started to be sure the germ is purged from the system. The more specific treatment will depend on the intensity of the disease. The patient is usually hospitalized and treated with anti-inflammatories while being monitored closely.
Answered 9/28/2016
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