rheumatic fever

US /ˌruːˈmæt.ɪk ˈfiː.vər/
UK /ˌruːˈmæt.ɪk ˈfiː.vər/
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febbre reumatica

an inflammatory disease that can develop as a complication of inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever. It can affect the heart, joints, brain, and skin.

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Untreated strep throat can lead to rheumatic fever.
La faringite streptococcica non trattata può portare alla febbre reumatica.
The child was diagnosed with rheumatic fever after experiencing joint pain and fever.
Il bambino è stato diagnosticato con febbre reumatica dopo aver manifestato dolori articolari e febbre.