rheumatic fever

US /ˌruːˈmæt.ɪk ˈfiː.vər/
UK /ˌruːˈmæt.ɪk ˈfiː.vər/
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风湿热

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.
未经治疗的链球菌性咽喉炎可能导致风湿热
The child was diagnosed with rheumatic fever after experiencing joint pain and fever.
该儿童在出现关节疼痛和发烧后被诊断出患有风湿热