Is there a chance of infection to heart valves due to rheumatic fever?
Definitely yes. There is increased chance of infection to heart valves in those with rheumatic fever than those without it. Due to rheumatic fever, infection can occur to normal heart valves and those with heart disease at birth. (1) What are the symptoms of infections to heart valves? Prolonged fever, reduction in weight, body pain, joint pain, head ache etc. The efficiency of the heart decreases. Spleen enlargement, red spots appearing in the skin, bleeding inside the brain, pus inside the brain, paralysis of the body parts can occur. (2) How does a heart valve get infected? Usually after dental extraction or after dental surgical treatment, heart valves can get infected. (3) Does this infection has treatment, if so, how long? Yes. At least 6 weeks treatment is necessary. 13. How can we prevent this disease to heart valve? Those with rheumatic heart disease should have their teeth very clean. Very good personal hygiene. Inform the dentist about your heart disease. And while treating
