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Sydenham Chorea
Alternate Names : St. Vitus Dance
Sydenham Chorea Treatment
Antibiotics are given to assure clearing of streptococci (the cause of rheumatic fever). Continuous preventive antibiotics (antibiotic prophylaxis) may be prescribed.
Supportive care is given as necessary to control symptoms of Sydenham chorea. Sedation may be advised in severe cases.
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- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Neurologic 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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