Author: Dr. Evans Kemboi
Medical Officer, Reale Hospital & Clinics
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory process which can involve the joints, heart, skin and brain. It is caused by antibody cross reactivity and occurs 2-3 weeks after a Group A Streptococcal infection. Streptococcal infections are any type of infection caused by the group of bacteria Streptococcus.
It’s good to stay active throughout life but adopting healthy choices in adulthood has significant benefits, based on a recent study that links increased physical activity in middle age to reduced risk of death.