Acute rheumatic fever: an unusual cause of fever in a returned traveler

J Travel Med. 2005 Nov-Dec;12(6):353-5. doi: 10.2310/7060.2005.12611.

Abstract

Acute rheumatic fever presenting as fever in a returned traveler has not previously been described. We report one such case.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adolescent
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage
  • Aspirin / administration & dosage
  • Australia
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Penicillins / administration & dosage
  • Rheumatic Fever / diagnosis*
  • Rheumatic Fever / drug therapy*
  • Travel*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Penicillins
  • Aspirin