Rheumatic fever is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition caused by an infection with the rheumatic virus. The virus attacks the heart and other organs, causing inflammation and swelling. Infection with rheumatic fever can occur any time during the year, but it is most common in the winter and spring. Symptoms of rheumatic fever include fever, chest pain, coughing, headache, and fatigue. If left untreated, rheumatic fever can lead to heart problems, disability, and even death.Rheumatic fever is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition caused by an infection with the rheumatic virus.The virus attacks the heart and other organs, causing inflammation and swelling.Infection with rheumatic fever can occur any time during the year, but it is most common in the winter and spring.Symptoms of rheumatic fever include fever, chest pain, coughing, headache, and fatigue.If left untreated, rheumatic fever can lead to heart problems, disability, and even death.Rheumatic fever is an infection that results from the body's response to a viral infection. The body's immune system attacks healthy tissues in the body, causing inflammation. Rheumatic fever is most commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), but can also be spread by other viruses, such as the human papillomavirus (HPV). Rheumatic fever can affect any age, but is most common in young children and teenagers.
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