Rheumatic Fever Subcutaneous Nodules

Rheumatic Fever Subcutaneous Nodules

Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that can develop after an infection with group A Streptococcus bacteria, such as strep throat or scarlet fever. One of the less common but clinically significant manifestations of rheumatic fever is the presence of subcutaneous nodules. These nodules are small, painless lumps that appear under the skin, often near … Read more