Sydenham chorea
Alternative names:
St. Vitus dance
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. Often a strong family history of rheumatic fever, alerts parents to be especially watchful.
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