Primary prevention of rheumatic fever in children: Key factors to consider

Steer, Andrew C.; Danchin, Margie; Irlam, James; Mayosi, Bongani M.; Engel, Mark E; Gaziano, Thomas A.; Whitelaw, Andrew

doi:10.7196/samj.7880

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“…Assessment of the best approach in other settings should consider the local incidence of sore throat, CDRs with higher specificity and RADTs [67]. Manji et al [68] compared the cost of primary and secondary prevention approaches and concluded that echocardiography followed by secondary prophylaxis for patients with evidence of RHD is the most cost-effective strategy.…”

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confidence: 98%