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How does penicillin help prevent or treat rheumatic fever, particularly in high-risk patients and what guidelines ensure effective use in managing this potentially life-threatening condition?
Penicillin prevents rheumatic fever by treating strep throat, the underlying cause. For high-risk patients, lifelong penicillin may be recommended following guidelines by organizations like the AHA.