Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that can appear weeks after a strep throat infection caused by certain bacteria, affecting the joints, heart, skin, and nervous system.
Common symptoms:
- Pain and inflammation that migrates from one joint to another
- Fever and fatigue
- Sometimes involuntary movements or skin rashes
Why it matters: The main concern is the possible involvement of the heart, which is why timely care and follow-up are important, especially in children and adolescents.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatrician usually manages cases in childhood, and the general practitioner can assess the first symptoms. If a child develops shifting joint pain after a throat infection, it's worth seeking a medical evaluation.
Data on 15 doctors who treat rheumatic fever
Specialties that treat rheumatic fever
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in rheumatic fever
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Jose Daniel Vargas Paredes
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Frequently asked questions
What is rheumatic fever?
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that can appear weeks after a strep throat infection caused by certain bacteria, affecting the joints, heart, skin, and nervous system.
Which doctor treats rheumatic fever?
Rheumatic Fever is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner, pediatrician.