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Globally, ARF and RHD cause more than a quarter of a million deaths and substantial disability each year.
Building on the foundation of the first RHD forum, over 150 interested participants met to discuss critical issues on the RHD landscape.
The association between group A streptococcal infection and rheumatic fever (RF) was established in the early 20th century.
Across Australia, more than 5,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are currently living with rheumatic heart disease (RHD) or its precursor, acute rheumatic fever (ARF).
In Australia, rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is almost exclusively restricted to Aboriginal Australian and Torres Strait Islander people with children being...
Adverse outcomes for people with acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease and the effect of comorbidities and demographic factors on these outcomes
A sample target product profile for reformulated benzathine penicillin G is presented
Develop a 'roadmap' of key actions that need to be taken by governments to eliminate ARF and eradicate RHD in Africa
The global burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continues to grow. Although developing settings face fastest growth in incidence, no country is exempt.
Reliable supplies of BPG are essential for delivering the recommended schedule of secondary prophylaxis for people living with RHD.