RHEUMATIC FEVERRHEUMATIC FEVER © Rheumatic fever is an autoimmune disease that inflames the body’s tissues, such as the joints and heart. Healthcare providers may also call it acute rheumatic fever. It happens when the BeTele ha wretes tb AI Coreen (aec (omer mec mice me aecbem Lod infection that hasn't been fully treated. ~ Rheumatic fever causes the body’s immune system to attack its own tissues, causing inflammation (swelling). Rheumatic fever may affect the joints, heart or blood vessels.Are Rheumatic Fever and Scarlet Fever the same thing? © No. Scarlet fever and strep throat are infections caused by group A streptococcus bacteria. Scarlet fever and strep throat are common group A streptococcus infections. Healthcare providers treat them with antibiotics. © Rheumatic fever is a very rare complication of scarlet fever and strep throat. It can happen when one of these infections goes piane cer ntcleHow common is Rheumatic fever? © While strep infections are common in the US rheumatic fever is not. Because antibiotics are widely available in the US, most people get treatment for strep throat and scarlet fever. Clearing up these conditions prevents rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever happens more often in places with limited resources, such as resource poor countries. But it can occur in the US, especially in areas with limited access to medical care.SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Swollen, tender and red joints, especially the large joints such as the knees, ankles and Bid Chest pain or abnormal heartbeat Prec Cech arco tener a ctr) Fever, especially one over 100.4 degrees fahrenheit SSUES RFE Weal oo 6 @ ee Ot Oat ea er hanes Cee ccna th ptt Jerky movements you can't control in your hands, feet or other body parts Wn ee ees ica CaTanS Small bumps under the skin a DOI eectDIAGNOSIS AND TESTS BLOOD TESTS: Sometimes, providers order a blood test to confirm a strep infection. Blood tests can detect antibodies (your body’s defenses against the bacteria) when the bacteria no longer show up on tests. Other blood tests check for substances (like proteins) that show inflammation in the body. HEART TESTS: Such as an Electrocardiogram (EKG) or an Echocardiogram, help providers check your heart function.MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT ® ANTIBIOTICS: Healthcare providers prescribe antibiotics to treat the St Cal atta ee ceeimCatG SC aett istic meee tcctn eG tron Others you take by mouth for a week or more. @ ANTI-INFLAMMATORY MEDICATIONS: Aspirin is to reduce inflammation throughout the body. This medication may also relieve symptoms, such as joint pain. For severe symptoms, healthcare provider may prescribe a stronger medication (corticosteroids) to fight inflammation. OTHER THERAPIES: Rheumatic fever can affect people in different ways. Healthcare provider may recommend other treatments based on how the condition affects patient. I severe cases, heart surgery or joint iocrbeon Bebe cco mens ccaoe oleae verte) ets lunePREVENTION © Treating strep throat and scarlet fever early is essential. It can prevent rheumatic fever. Strep throat and scarlet fever symptoms aren’t always obvious or easy to spot. © If the child has strep throat or scarlet fever, make that she/he follows the healthcare providers instructions carefully. The child needs to finish the full course of antibiotics, even if they feel better. Otherwise, the infection Trac COLO ANE NAC UCB Cc CODkch COLT COR SCC LLEL Te Cea aKa © Also practicing good hygiene can reduce chances of getting a bacterial infection and can stop from spreading an infection to someone else.PROGNOSIS © Rheumatic fever doesn’t have a cure, but treatments can manage the emer nie mace Cee CC Rican tte ate tT prevent the disease from causing permanent damage. Severe complications are rare. When they occur, they may affect the heart, ATOM sa Con ccna toe © Rheumatic disease can come or become a serious problem. In some cases, rheumatic fever can lead to serious or even life threatening Rear entePROGNOSIS © Rheumatic fever doesn’t always affect the heart. But when it does, it can damage heart tissues, especially the heart valves. Scarred heart tissue doesn’t work correctly. Over time, rheumatic fever may lead to permanent heart damage. Providers may call this condition rheumatic Hts Lame tec RO ReeDr TEN Coe ects OTUs © If rheumatic fever injures a heart valve, the provider may recommend Brie cela MCCS Umea CS CCAR UEC oeCs CIN CA § Cece C Luar Como PeRCR UCP UR terior errr tte crear tatecesNURSING DIAGNOSIS Comers 0) CBs hyeodioannte © Activity Intolerance © Risk for Infection