Adherence to secondary prophylaxis and disease recurrence in 536 Brazilian children with rheumatic fever

Adherence to secondary prophylaxis and disease recurrence in 536 Brazilian children with rheumatic fever

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>More than 15 million people worldwide have rheumatic fever (RF) and rheumatic heart disease due to RF. Secondary prophylaxis is a critical cost-effective intervention for preventing morbidity and mortality related to RF. Ensuring ade...

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Main Authors: de Oliveira Sheila KF, Torres Juliana M, Lopez-Benitez Jorge M, Pelajo Christina F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:Pediatric Rheumatology Online Journal
Online Access:http://www.ped-rheum.com/content/8/1/22

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