Yes, although the chances are reduced because of the use of prophylactic antibiotics after the initial disease process. The greatest chance of recurrence is during the first three years. The chance of developing the disease again decreases with age and time since the first attack.
After having rheumatic fever, your child will need prophylactic medications to help decrease the chance of developing rheumatic fever again.(Daily Oral penicillin or Long acting Penicillin injections every 3 weeks). The duration of prophylactic medications depend on the severity of initial attack and will be decided by your doctor.
