title: Rheumatic fever in the eighties.
abstract: The current status of rheumatic fever is reviewed and the reasons for its decline in the United States are explored. Continuation of primary prevention efforts is recommended or there could be a resurgence of this disease. The need for further research continues because rheumatic fever is still a major health problem for much of the world's population.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003906:Developing Countries; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D012213:Rheumatic Fever / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012214:Rheumatic Heart Disease