Sub-clinical rheumatic heart disease (RHD) detected by hand-held echocardiogram in children participating in a school-based RHD prevention program in Tanzania - Concepedia

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Sub-clinical rheumatic heart disease (RHD) detected by hand-held echocardiogram in children participating in a school-based RHD prevention program in Tanzania

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2023

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Pilly Chillo, Reuben Mutagaywa, Deogratias Nkya, Marina Njelekela, Gideon Kwesigabo, Febronia Kokulengya Kahabuka, Vanessa Kerry, Appolinary Kamuhabwa

BMC Cardiovascular Disorders

Abstract

The prevalence of sub-clinical RHD among primary school children in Tanzania is 2.1%, similar to previous reports in SSA. Efforts to prevent and control RHD in our communities are highly warranted.

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