Notes in Rheumatic Fever

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Published	10/08/2024	Acute rheumatic fever is an {{c1::autoimmune}} condition triggered by streptococcus bacteria. It is caused by {{c1::antibodies}}&n…
Published	10/08/2024	Rheumatic fever is caused by {{c1::group A beta-haemolytic streptococcus}} infection causing tonsillitis. The immune system creates antibodi…
Published	10/08/2024	The typical presentation of rheumatic fever occurs 2 – 4 weeks following a streptococcal infection, such as {{c1::tonsillitis}}. Symptoms affect multi…
Published	10/08/2024	The typical presentation of rheumatic fever occurs 2 – 4 weeks following a streptococcal infection, such as :tonsillitis. Symptoms affect multiple sys…
Published	10/08/2024	The typical presentation of rheumatic fever occurs 2 – 4 weeks following a streptococcal infection, such as tonsillitis. Symptoms affect multiple syst…
Published	10/08/2024	The typical presentation of rheumatic fever occurs 2 – 4 weeks following a streptococcal infection, such as tonsillitis. Symptoms affect multiple syst…
Published	10/08/2024	Investigations for Rheumatic fever: (3){{c1::Throat swab for C/SASO antibody titresEcho, ECG & CXR}}
Published	10/08/2024	The Jones Criteria is used to diagnose Rheumatic Fever:Major Criteria:J – {{c1::Joint arthritis}}O – {{c1::Organ inflammation, such as cardi…
Published	10/08/2024	Treatment of streptococcal infections with antibiotics helps prevent the development of rheumatic fever. Tonsillitis caused by streptococcus should be…
Published	10/08/2024	Patients with clinical features of rheumatic fever should be referred immediately for specialist management. Management involves:{{c1::NSAIDs (e.…
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