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This 2020 (3rd) edition of the ARF/RHD guideline is available on the RHD website and is also available as a 295-page A4 book, at no cost to the clinician, by emailing your request to ArfRhdRegister@health.qld.gov.au
Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is an autoimmune response to a group A streptococcus infection (usually a throat or skin infection) which can be followed by rheumatic heart disease (RHD) if this response involves the heart. ARF can be complex to diagnose, as it may present as a constellation of signs an...
A clinical pathway has been developed to assist clinicians in recognising and managing suspected Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) in adult and paediatric patients presenting to the emergency department. This has now been released as a state-wide form (SW1046) and is available to order from WINC. The cl...
Two information sheets have been developed on how patients with Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) can stay safe during COVID-19. COVID-19 RHD and ARF Poster for Children COVID-19 RHD and ARF Poster for Patients The key messages from these information sheets are: Keep gett...
Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) affect more than 3000 patients in Queensland. Both conditions are preventable, yet are being seen frequently across the state. ARF occurs after repeated episodes of infection with Group A Strep, and its sequalae, RHD occurs after repeated...
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