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Show TEACHER causing rheumatic fever and can sometimes even settle in cavities in the teeth where it continued from front grows. younger doctors weren't sure what was wrong with Phillip. Kert said it was only when an older doctor was called in, the diagnosis of rheumatic fever was given. Doctors erformed a heart echogram and EKG, lood tests and which showed Phillip's heart was swollen to two to three times its normal size. The doctors ads ice was for Phillip to go home and stay in bed for at least three weeks. He was also given antibiotics. Kert said since Phillip was diagnosed with rheumatic fever, he's learned that strep throat is the cause of rheumatic fever He's also learned fever isnt necessarily a symptom of the disease. Kert said doctors told him the strep vims can change into the vims Kert said at the end of the three weeks, Phillip may be able to return to school, but if he does, he wont be able to go out at recess for a while and he'll probably have to stay on antibiotics the rest of his life. It was a scare," Kert said. But I'm really grateful for what took place. I'm glad his teacher was so observant, he said, adding he doesnt believe all teachers would notice so quickly, especially given the size of classrooms today. But Irwin said. I imagine it (teachers noticing their students condition) happens quite otien. She said by chance Phillip sat on the fmnt row, afloiding her a grvxl vantage point when he began fidgeting and having trouble handling his pencil. Cases of rheumatic fever on the rise Melinda Williams teens. And it always follows a case stpff writer strep throat. Its a dangerous disease which can cause permanent heart damage if not treated in lime. Coombs said typical Many think rheumatic fever is 8 thing of the past. Its not. hi fact, incidences on the rise, although Its still a rare disease, according to a Bountiful pediatrician. The father of a Woods Cross boy recently diagnosed with rheumatic fever, and his teacher who first suspected something was wrong were surprised to find thiss what Phillip Beywm had. But Dr, Douglas R, Coombs, Bountiful, has treated three or lour cases in the last five to 10 years. Thats not many, but its more than he has seen in years and is indicative the childhood disease is on the rise.' Coombs, who has practiced medicine in the U.S. Navy, in North Carolina and in Bountiful, said years ago he saw a lot of cases of rheumatic fever. Then doctors went through a time when there were few cases. Now die numbers are rising, It may be a case of the virus running in cycles, Coombs said, but research is also showing a' change in the virus causing strep throat the virus to blame for rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever mainly affects children, generally between two years and the of symptoms include recurring sore throats. But it also may manifest itself in an unexplained fever, skin rash or joint aches and pains. Jn Phillips case, teacher Lorretta Irwtn became suspicious something was wrong when he couldnt handle his arms and legs, he moved them continuously she said, adding he had trouble with bis pencils and paper. $he and the school nurse feared he had muscular dystrophy or some neurological disorder. When Phillips father, Kert Beynon. took him to the doctor, he heard a strange noise in the heart and sent the boy to Primary Childrens Hospital, where doctors there discovered the ailment Coombs said the disease is still rare enough parents shouldnt panic every time a child develops a sore throat, nor will doctors perform a throat culture on every sore throat they see, but it is the reason doctors have become more liberal with antibiotics in treating strep throat. But sometimes kids have strep without suffering with a sore throat, Coombs said. Red, yellow, green, go! A semaphore has been installed at the intersection of State and Main Streets in Farmington, to the consternation of some. One long time resident complained he never waited as long at the intersection as he has since the light went in. slack. In such situations, often PARENTS continued from front bother me with my cal ways to get more parents busi- nesses can providing funding for schools to bring on extra help to childs problem at school. involved, including providing teachers access to telephones in the classroom so they can call parents if the work with these troubled youngsters This kind of interaction can bring about life changes for these schools. kids, especially in The best thing shes seen so far for encouraging parental involvement is the Student Evaluation Occupation Plan, being implemented in Davis County schools. The SEOP brings, parents, students and faculty together to discuss and plan for the childs future Thtask force is looking at practi need arises and parents can call e. Bountifuls Rep. Sheryl Allen, said while encouraging parental involvement is laudable, Its pretty hard to legislate parental involvement. She said discipline for disruptive students must be handled on a basis with the involvement of parents or guardians. But if a parent is unwilling to be involved, somecase-by-ca- times businesses can take up the Centerville seeks interim f teachers, Stephenson said. Allen said if its affordable, its something to be considered. But, she said the cost must be weighed against the cost of textbooks, new technologies which should be implemented and other classroom needs. Ideas being considered by the task force are just that ideas. Many of them wont come before legislators in January. 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