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To highlight the occurrence of acute rheumatic fever in adults and the variability of its presentations.

February 22, 2026CureusOpen Access

Acute Rheumatic Fever Beyond Childhood: Case Series of Adult Recurrence and Atypical Manifestations

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Case series reports adult cases of acute rheumatic fever, emphasizing the need for awareness and proper management.

To highlight the occurrence of acute rheumatic fever in adults and the variability of its presentations.
Retrospective case series of six adult patients over 30 years old diagnosed with ARF or reactivation.
Assessment of symptoms and medical history based on the 2015 revised Jones criteria.
Investigation of clinical signs such as fever, joint pain, and valvular lesions.
All six adult patients presented with varied symptoms indicative of acute rheumatic activity.
The diagnosis was made according to the modified Jones criteria.
Emphasized the need for strict penicillin prophylaxis to prevent recurrence.

S et al. (2026) studied this question.

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