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Sydenham Chorea
Alternate Names : St. Vitus Dance
Sydenham Chorea Prevention
Careful attention to children's complaints of sore throats and early treatment if they are determined to have streptococcus generally will prevent acute rheumatic fever. If there is a strong family history of rheumatic fever, parents should be especially watchful as their children may be particularly susceptible to this infection.
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- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Neurologic Disorders
- Seizure Disorders
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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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