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The rare association of these three major criteria in acute rheumatic fever is emphasized.
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Objective & Hypothesis:An eight-year-old girl is presented with three major criteria of acute rheumatic fever: polyarthritis, carditis and chorea.
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Key Findings & Data:The diagnosis was confirmed with a history of pharyngitis 15 days prior to admission and with the findings of positive acute phase reactants such as elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP), elevated anti-streptolysin-0 (ASO) titration, and clinical findings of polyarthritis, carditis and chorea.
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Conclusion & Impact:The rare association of these three major criteria in acute rheumatic fever is emphasized.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
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Abstract
An eight-year-old girl is presented with three major criteria of acute rheumatic fever: polyarthritis, carditis and chorea. The diagnosis was confirmed with a history of pharyngitis 15 days prior to admission and with the findings of positive acute phase reactants such as elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP), elevated anti-streptolysin-0 (ASO) titration, and clinical findings of polyarthritis, carditis and chorea. Patient responded well to salicylate and phenobarbital treatment. The rare association of these three major criteria in acute rheumatic fever is emphasized.
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Cite This Article
GÜNAL, N., ATAKAN, C., KÖSE, G., ATASAY, B. (2022). Acute rheumatic fever with threee major criteria: Polyarthritis, carditis and chorea (A case report). Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, Cilt: 40 - Sayı: 4, 585–588. https://ajindex.com/articles/613545