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Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that can develop when strep throat or scarlet fever isn't properly treated. Strep throat and scarlet fever are caused by an infection with streptococcus (strep-toe-KOK-us) bacteria. Rheumatic fever most often affects children ages 5 to 15. But younger children and adults can get it too.
One common symptom of rheumatic fever is a rash. The rash may be flat and red with irregular edges. Other common rheumatic fever symptoms include: Swollen, tender and red joints (arthritis) — especially your child’s knees, ankles and elbows — that may move around from day to day.
What are the symptoms of rheumatic fever in children? The symptoms usually start about one to five weeks after a child has been infected with strep bacteria. Each child’s symptoms may vary. Common symptoms can include: Unusual jerky movements, most often of the face and hands. This is often noted by a change in a child's handwriting.
Rheumatic fever can develop if strep throat, scarlet fever, or impetigo aren't treated properly. Symptoms often include fever and painful, tender joints. Treatment focuses on managing inflammation and symptoms. Serious complications include long-term heart damage.
Rheumatic fever is a reaction to an untreated streptococcal throat infection. Children may have a combination of joint pain, fever, chest pain or palpitations, jerky uncontrollable movements, a rash, and small bumps under the skin. The diagnosis is based on symptoms.
What are the symptoms of rheumatic fever? Each child may experience symptoms differently, but common symptoms include: joint inflammation, including swelling, tenderness, and redness over multiple joints.
Rheumatic fever is most common in kids who are 5 to 15 years old. What are the signs and symptoms of pediatric rheumatic fever? After a child is infected with strep bacteria, it can take two to four weeks for symptoms of rheumatic fever to appear. Symptoms of rheumatic fever can occur throughout the body and include: