| ID | 385 |
|---|---|
| Name | RHEUMATIC FEVER See in the section of common clinical problems. |
| Cause | Strep throat or scarlet fever infections are not treated properly or after strep skin infections (impetigo) |
| Signs Symptoms | Fever. Arthritis (painful, tender joints), most commonly in the knees, ankles, elbows, and wrists. Symptoms of congestive heart failure, including chest pain, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat. Fatigue (tiredness) Chorea (jerky, uncontrollable body movements) |
| Diagnosis | A throat swab to look for a group A strep infection. A blood test to look for antibodies to see if the patient recently had a group A strep infection. Electrocardiogram or EKG (a test of how well the heart is working) |
| Investigations | A throat swab to look for a group A strep infection. A blood test to look for antibodies to see if the patient recently had a group A strep infection. Electrocardiogram or EKG (a test of how well the heart is working) |
| Management | Antibiotics. Penicillin or another antibiotic is typically prescribed to treat the strep bacteria. ... Anti-inflammatory drugs. Aspirin or naproxen can help reduce inflammation, fever and pain. ... Antiseizure drugs. |
| Introduction | |
| History | |
| Etiology | see under cause |
| Clinical Features | Fever. Arthritis (painful, tender joints), most commonly in the knees, ankles, elbows, and wrists. Symptoms of congestive heart failure, including chest pain, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat. Fatigue (tiredness) Chorea (jerky, uncontrollable body movements) |
| Preventions | The only way to prevent rheumatic fever is to treat strep throat infections or scarlet fever promptly and completely with a full course of appropriate antibiotics |
| Treatment | Antibiotics. Penicillin or another antibiotic is typically prescribed to treat the strep bacteria. ... Anti-inflammatory drugs. Aspirin or naproxen can help reduce inflammation, fever and pain. ... Antiseizure drugs. |
| Complications | Long-term heart damage |
| Prognosis | |
| Types | |
| Classification | Acute rheumatic fever Chronic rheumatic fever |
| Observation | |
| Pathology |
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