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… Overview Rheumatic fever is a bacterial infection that can cause problems with the heart's aortic … certain strains of streptococcal bacteria. A strep throat infection that isn't properly treated can trigger rheumatic … have rheumatic fever develop rheumatic heart disease. This infection causes swelling and muscle damage to the heart. It …
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… medication can decrease your body's ability to fight an infection. This effect can lead to very serious (possibly fatal) infections (such as fungal infections, bacterial infections including tuberculosis). …
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… find germs (such as bacteria or a fungus) that can cause an infection. A sample of stool is added to a substance that … grow, the culture is negative. If germs that can cause infection grow, the culture is positive. The type of germ … tests are done to find the right medicine for treating the infection. This is called sensitivity testing. Depending on …
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… see HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . Staphylococcus aureus are found in the nose or … not harmful, and only cause mild nose, throat or skin infections. In some cases, SA infections can result in TSS. SA makes several toxins and …
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