A retrospective study: Acute rheumatic fever and post-streptococcal reactive arthritis in Japan

A retrospective study: Acute rheumatic fever and post-streptococcal reactive arthritis in Japan

Background: Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and post-streptococcal reactive arthritis (PSRA) are immune-mediated consequences of group A streptococcal pharyngitis. ARF has declined in developed nations. No prevalence survey of PSRA has been conducted. This study evaluated the incidence and characteristi...

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Main Authors: Satoshi Sato, Yoji Uejima, Eisuke Suganuma, Tadamasa Takano, Yutaka Kawano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-10-01
Series:Allergology International
Subjects:
Acute rheumatic fever
Post-streptococcal reactive arthritis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1323893017300424

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