HEUMATIC FEVER -MCQS
1.One of the complications of GAS(Group A streptococcus)infection
2.Immune mediated complication that can affect Heart ,Skin, Brain, Joints
3.Cardiac complications may be long lasting.
4.Recurrent episodes of rheumatic fever is unlikely after initial episode.
5.Considering the risk category the diagnostic criteria may be different.
Answers
1. TRUE-a Non suppurative complications
2. TRUE-Heart-carditis, Skin-osler’s nodes/Janeway lesions, Brain -retinal roth spots,Joints -arthralgia
3. TRUE-May be life long
4. FLASE-depends on individual risk
5. TRUE
