Fifteen-minute consultation: rheumatic fever

Rebecca Markham, Robert Tulloh*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To present a structured approach for an outpatient consultation or inpatient assessment of a child with possible rheumatic fever.

METHOD: Review of literature and description of diagnostic and therapeutic approach.

CONCLUSIONS: A focused history and examination is key to establish the cause and draw a management plan for rheumatic fever.

Original languageEnglish
JournalArchives of Disease in Childhood: Education and Practice Edition
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Publication statusPublished - 4 Feb 2015

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