Risk Factors Associated with Rheumatic Heart Disease: A Case Control Study

Patients who have certain risk factors for RHD may be susceptible to disease. Identifying modifiable risk factors may prevent transition of patient from Rhematic Fever to Rheumatic Heart Disease. Conditions such as poor living conditions and overcrowding increase risk of contracting group. A strep. pharyngitis which is responsible for prevalence of RF/RHD in developing countries. Other risk factors like genetic composition, lower age, female gender, History of infection and environmental factors like poor hygiene were identified for developing RHD.