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Rheumatic Fever
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Symptoms & Signs
What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?
Rheumatic fever may develop suddenly 2 to 6 weeks after a streptococcal infection. This form of the disease is most common in older people. It generally starts with joint pain and fever. Rheumatic fever may also develop slowly, starting with a mild infection of the heart. This form of the disease is more common in children.
Symptoms of rheumatic fever vary, but may include the following: