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Title
Rheumatic fever prophylaxis: When to quit.
Abstract
Presents a guide on when patients with rheumatic fever can safely discontinue prophylactic therapy. Results of a study testing the consequences of stopping prophylaxis in patients with acute rheumatic fever; Higher risk for patients with history of carditis and residual valvular heart disease; Interval since last rheumatic episode as a criterion.