Changes in the frequency and clinical features of acute rheumatic fever in the COVID-19 era: a retrospective analysis from a single center.
Fuat LaloğluNaci CevizPublished in: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) (2022)
Our results indicated an important decrease in frequency of ARF, but no change in the clinical features of the disease during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is thought that this is the result of health measures taken for COVID-19. Children with an increased risk of acute rheumatic fever should be encouraged in terms of wearing mask, social distance, and cleaning, especially during the seasons when upper respiratory tract infections are common. Thus, a permanent decrease in the incidence of ARF and its recurrences may be achieved.
Keyphrases
- respiratory tract
- coronavirus disease
- liver failure
- sars cov
- respiratory failure
- healthcare
- rheumatoid arthritis
- mental health
- drug induced
- aortic dissection
- public health
- risk factors
- young adults
- respiratory syndrome coronavirus
- intensive care unit
- risk assessment
- human health
- mechanical ventilation
- social media
- health promotion