rheumatic fever?

Question:

hello, what are the chances of an adult getting rheumatic fever if a strep throat infection is not treated? how long before the fever strikes after the strp throat appears?

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Answers:
A rheumatic fever can be cause by a Strep throat infection which has not been treated for about two to three months, It is rare to get rheumatic fever, but if your have a strep infection an over the counter cold medicine will help to prevent it. Read all lables before you take a medicne, because it may interfere with any medications you are taking for any preexisiting conditions. if symptoms persist, you should consalt a doctor.

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