ACUTE RHEUMATIC FEVER-MCQS
CLINICAL MANIFESTATION OF ACUTE RHEUMATIC FEVER INCLUDES
1. SUBCUTANEOUS NODULES-
2.CARDITIS-
3.CHOREA
4.JOINT PAINS
5.ERYTEMA MARGINATUM
1. TRUE-rare but highly specific -seen as painless nodules in bony prominence
2. TRUE-a pancarditis-manifestation depend on the degree of heart involvement .
3. FALSE-Sydenham chorea-common in females-manifest after a long latency period of months .
4. TRUE-ARTHRITIS/POLYARTHRALGIA-usually seen within 21 days of infection- a major manifestation.
5. TRUE-rare but highly specific manifestation-may be seen after a hot shower.
ALL THESE CALLED MAJOR MANIFESTATIONS.
