Penicillin significantly reduces rheumatic heart disease progression in children (IMAGE)

Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

Penicillin significantly reduces rheumatic heart disease progression in children

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A regular, affordable antibiotic treatment significantly reduced the risk of underlying rheumatic heart disease progression in children and adolescents, according to a new study.

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Roman Nguyen

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