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The Prevention of Rheumatic Fever

Malcolm J. FordDivision of Chronic Disease and Tuberculosis, National Heart Institute, U.S. Public Health Service, Washington, D.C.
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James WattDivision of Chronic Disease and Tuberculosis, National Heart Institute, U.S. Public Health Service, Washington, D.C.
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John P. Hubbard Council on Rheumatic Fever and Congenital Heart Disease, American Heart Association, New York
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Burtis Breese Council on Rheumatic Fever and Congenital Heart Disease, American Heart Association, New York
Pages 57-61 | Published online: 06 Jul 2016

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