Rheumatic fever

MONDO:0017767

A post-bacterial multisystem inflammatory disease occurring as a post-infectious, nonsuppurative sequela of untreated streptococcus pyogenes (Group A streptococcus [GAS]) pharyngitis, and mainly occurs in individuals aged 5 to 15 years. The most common presenting signs are fever, migratory polyarthritis and carditis.

Also known as: ARF, acute rheumatic fever, inflammatory rheumatism

51 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 16 tagged with Rheumatic fever itself.

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↑ Autoimmune disease (4033) ↑ Rheumatic disorder (1792) ↑ Post-bacterial disorder (30)

Including sub-types (51) Tagged with Rheumatic fever (16)

Trials to join now! 18 Not yet recruiting 13 Not yet finished but already full! 9 Completed 10 Terminated 1

Biopsy tolerance study ends early – what we know

Knowledge-focused Stopped early

This study aimed to understand how well patients tolerate biopsies for autoimmune diseases and whether they feel properly informed. It planned to enroll 505 people but was terminated early. The results may help improve patient experience with these common procedures.

Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC

Rheumatic fever

Where it sits in the disease tree

Biopsy tolerance study ends early – what we know