Rheumatic fever

ICD-10 Code I00-I02

Rheumatic fever

Definition

A post-bacterial multisystem inflammatory disease occurring as a post-infectious, nonsuppurative sequela of untreated streptococcus pyogenes (Group A streptococcus [GAS]) pharyngitis, and mainly occurs in individuals aged 5 to 15 years. The most common presenting signs are fever, migratory polyarthritis and carditis.

Also known as acute rheumatic fever, ARF — per MONDO

Also identified as

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Penicillin V may prevent MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Sulfadiazine may prevent MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid) may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Penicillin G may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)