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A member asked:

I developed rheumatic fever at 23. i've been havin pharyngitis often over the past 4 years. could the condition reappear?

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Yes: The simple answer is yes. To prevent reoccurrence you need to take antibiotic to prevent GAS infection.

Dr Heldman agreed

Answered 8/22/2017

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