A patient presents with inflammation of the heart valves, fever, malaise, and subcutaneous nodules at joints. The recommended treatment is

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The symptoms described suggest rheumatic fever, which is an inflammatory condition caused by a streptococcal infection. Treatment typically involves anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce inflammation in the heart valves and joints, and antibiotics to treat the underlying infection. Praziquantel is used to treat parasitic infections, chloroquine is used to treat malaria, and streptomycin is an antibiotic that is not typically used to treat streptococcal infections. A hyperbaric chamber is not indicated in this case.

A Patient Presents with Inflammation of the Heart Valves, Fever