Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) Explained Very Simply: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Treatment

Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is a serious inflammatory disease that occurs after an untreated infection caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus—the same bacteria responsible for tonsillitis and scarlet fever. This condition primarily affects children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 15 and is the leading cause of heart valve disease worldwide 💔. In this video, we'll explore: 🧩 The pathophysiology of ARF: how a simple infection can attack the heart, joints, and even the nervous system. ⚕️ Clinical signs to recognize: fever, polyarthritis, cardiac involvement, nodules, Sydenham's chorea, etc. 🔬 Essential laboratory and paraclinical tests for diagnosis. 💊 Complete treatment: antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, prevention, and follow-up. #AcuteJointRheumatism #RAA #Rheumatism #residanat #courses --------------------------------------------------------------------------------