Original Article

A Coordinated Approach to Prevention of Rheumatic Fever

Authors: JEROME D. SHAFFER, M.D., WILLIAM B. THOMPSON, M.D.

Abstract

This is a beautiful demonstration of how successful a cooperative effort may be in the prevention of disease. Case finding can only be done either through cooperation of this type or a public health agency. The prophylaxis or treatment of disease is then placed in the hands of the private physician.

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