Epidemiology of group-A beta-hemolytic streptococci as related to acute rheumatic fever in Miami, Florida. A six-year study

Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease are infrequent in Dade County, Florida. Conversely, β-hemolytic streptococci are recovered frequently, particularly from the throats of children 6 to 9 years old. The relationship between group-A β-hemolytic streptococci, clinical illness, and rheumatic il...

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Published in:Circulation (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 1960-05, Vol.21 (5), p.679-683
Main Authors: SASLAW, M S, JABLON, J M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Florida
Humans
Infant
Old Medline
Rheumatic Fever - epidemiology
Rheumatic Heart Disease - epidemiology
Streptococcal Infections
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Summary:Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease are infrequent in Dade County, Florida. Conversely, β-hemolytic streptococci are recovered frequently, particularly from the throats of children 6 to 9 years old. The relationship between group-A β-hemolytic streptococci, clinical illness, and rheumatic illness may be different in South Florida from elsewhere in the United States.
ISSN:0009-7322
1524-4539
DOI:10.1161/01.CIR.21.5.679