Rheumatic Heart Disease - Forgotten Not Gone

Rheumatic Heart Disease is a chronic heart condition, caused by rheumatic fever, that needlessly kills and disables people living in extreme poverty. High prevalence of the disease has become a marker of poverty and an important factor feeding growing health inequities.

Treating strep throat with antibiotics can prevent rheumatic fever. Regular antibiotics (usually monthly injections) can prevent patients with rheumatic fever from contracting further strep infections and causing progression of valve damage. The antibiotic (benzathine penicillin G) most often used is off-patent and can be administered through basic primary care for just cents.

URGENT ACTION IS NEEDED TO STOP RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE FROM KILLING AND DISABLING PEOPLE IN THE "BOTTOM BILLION"

The World Heart Federation has emerged as the leader of global efforts to control RHD and supports the ASAP initiative. www.worldheart.org

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[Losii5]

oh my god, i've had six episodes of rheumatic fever so far, four were documented and the last two weren't .. i just stayed home and took asprin till the pain went away

[joyunegbu2007]

I only saw a blank screen, no pictures. Is it possible to re-send to me? thanks.