Overcrowding link to rheumaic fever confirmed - waateanews.com


7/7/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 9 months ago
by Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira

New research has found household overcrowding and poor access to primary healthcare are major risk factors for acute rheumatic fever and streptococcal infections of the skin. Jason Gurney from the University of Otago’s department of Public Health says the stu…

New research has found household overcrowding and poor access to primary healthcare are major risk factors for acute rheumatic fever and streptococcal infections of the skin. New research has found … [+928 chars]

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