Notes in 06_Rheumatic Fever

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Rheumatic Fever}} is {{c2::a relapsing illness related to streptococcal infections which is triggered by sore throat or cellulitis, where antibo…
Published	02/10/2024	Hallmark Pathology of Rheumatic Fever is {{c1::Pancarditis (inflammation of the entire heart)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Rheumatic Fever}} {{c1::Post-streptococcal infection}} {{c1::Fever}} {{c1::Severe pain with Arthritis (Asymmetrical, Polyarthrit…
Published	02/10/2024	Valvular Disorder in Rheumatic fever is {{c1::Mitral stenosis}}
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of Rheumatic Fever {{c1::Throat swab}} {{c1::Anti-streptolysin antibody titre (ASOT) (>200 suggest a diagnosis of rheumatic fever)}}…
Published	02/10/2024	Anti-streptolysin antibody titre (ASOT) result of {{c1::>200}} suggests a diagnosis of {{c2::Rheumatic fever}}
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of Rheumatic Fever depends on the following: {{c1::Evidence of recent streptococcal infection e.g. scarlet fever, or a positive throat or wo…
Published	02/10/2024	Criteria used for diagnosis of {{c2::Rheumatic Fever}} is {{c1::Jones Criteria}}
Published	02/10/2024	Major Criteria of Jones Criteria for Rheumatic Fever {{c1::Arthritis}} {{c1::Signs of carditis (murmur, echo signs)}} {{c1::Chorea}} {{c1::Subcut…
Published	02/10/2024	Minor Criteria of Jones Criteria for Rheumatic Fever {{c1::Fever}} {{c1::Raised CRP or ESR}} {{c1::Arthralgia (can’t be used in conjunction …
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Rheumatic Fever {{c1::Antibiotics (e.g. penicillin OR cephalosporins or erythromycin if allergic)}} {{c1::Aspirin and Bed Rest for arthri…
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