Annual health check-ups can help to identify and address any potential health concerns early on. Corporate health and wellness programs can also play an important role in promoting healthy lifestyle choices and preventing the spread of disease within the workplace.

In summary, Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that can develop as a complication of untreated strep throat, it can cause damage to the heart, joints, and nervous system, Rheumatic heart disease is a long-term complication of rheumatic fever that can lead to damage to the heart valves. Symptoms typically include fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes, joint pain, stiffness, and redness, chest pain, shortness of breath, and heart palpitations. The diagnosis is confirmed by the presence of specific antibodies in the blood, treatment typically involves a combination of antibiotics to eradicate the strep infection, anti-inflammatory medications to reduce inflammation, and medications to manage symptoms. To prevent rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease from occurring, it is important to take steps to prevent strep throat such as practising good hygiene, such as washing hands regularly and avoiding close contact with individuals who are sick, and seeking prompt treatment for any symptoms of strep throat. In addition to taking steps to prevent rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease, it is important to maintain a healthy diet and exercise regimen to promote overall health and well-being, annual health check-ups and corporate health & wellness programs can play an important role in promoting healthy lifestyle choices and preventing the spread of disease.