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Sydenham Chorea
Alternate Names : St. Vitus Dance
Sydenham Chorea Diagnosis & Tests
There may be a history of sore throat for several weeks preceding the appearance of Sydenham's chorea.
Blood tests that may show signs of rheumatic fever include:
Other tests related to acute rheumatic fever:
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• Definition
• Sydenham Chorea Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Sydenham Chorea Symptoms & Signs
• Sydenham Chorea Prevention
• Sydenham Chorea Diagnosis & Tests
• Sydenham Chorea Treatment
• Sydenham Chorea Prognosis
• Sydenham Chorea Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Rheumatic Fever
Tests & Exams
• ASO Titer
• C-Reactive Protein
• ECG
• Echocardiogram
• ESR
• Streptococcal Screen
Other Topics
• Acute
• Fine Motor Control
• Movement - Unpredictable or Jerky
• Muscle Cramps
• Sore Throat
Review Date : 7/28/2002
Reviewed By : Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, M.D., MSc, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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