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v. Body temperature about 101°F or more
vi. Red and swollen tonsils
vii. Tonsils with white patches or pus

viii. Headache
ix. Nausea
x. Vomiting

xi. Small painless nodules or bumps under the skin
xii. Chest pain and stomach pain
xiii. Fatigue or lethargy
xiv. Sweating, shortness of breath

xv. Pain in one joint that moves to another joint
xvi. Red, hot swollen joints
xvii. Jerky, uncontrollable movements of hands, feet and face

Risk Factors of Rheumatic Fever
Factors that increase the chances of developing rheumatic fever are as follows:
i. A family history because certain genes make more likely to develop rheumatic fever
ii. The type of streptococcus bacteria

iii. Environmental factors like poor sanitation, overcrowding and contaminated water

Preventive and Control Measures of Rheumatic Fever
i. Mouth and nose should be covered with a handkerchief while coughing and sneezing.
ii. Direct contact with the patient should be avoided.

iii. Personal articles of the patient should not be used.
iv. Hands should be washed with soap and water after taking care of the patient.
v. The patient should be treated quickly and thoroughly.

3. Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred as diabetes, is a group of metabolic disorder in
which there is high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. Symptoms of high blood
sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst and increased hunger. If left untreated
diabetes can cause various complications like stroke, cardiovascular disease, eye-damage,
kidney disease, foot ulcers, etc.
Diabetes occurs due to lack of insulin hormone secreted by pancreas or the cells of the
body not responding properly to the insulin produced by pancreas. There are three main
types of diabetes mellitus. They are as follows:

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