How rare is isolated rheumatic tricuspid valve disease?
The incidence of rheumatic fever (RF) has markedly decreased in Europe since the beginning of the 20th century due to improved living conditions, early antibiotic therapy in streptococcal pharyngitis, and changes in serotypes of circulating streptococci. Isolated outbreaks of RF are still found in v...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Ion Motofei, Carol Davila University
2020-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://scholar.valpo.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1233&context=jmms |