Article Text
Best practice
Fifteen-minute consultation: rheumatic fever
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.
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Education
- Paediatric Practice
- Tropical Inf Dis