Publications by authors named "D Dharmasakti"
Article Synopsis
- Group A streptococcal infections are common in East Asian countries and are linked to high rates of rheumatic fever (RF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD), especially in poorer populations like those in the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia.
- In children, carditis is the most frequent symptom of RF, with its occurrence being higher in Japan and lower in tropical regions, where symptoms like polyarthritis are less common.
- The survival of patients varies significantly based on factors like the severity of carditis and adherence to treatment, with five-year mortality rates ranging from 0% to 42%, indicating that RF and RHD does not follow a uniform pattern across these regions.
