ARF-I

Question 1

What is the definition of rheumatic fever (RF)?

Answer 1

Spezifische Entzündungsreaktion auf Toxine von Streptokokken der Gruppe A

Question 2

What are the primary manifestations of rheumatic fever?

Answer 2

Polyarthritis, Endo-, Myo-, Perikarditis, Erythema marginatum, Rheumaknötchen, Chorea minor

Question 3

How long after an acute tonsillopharyngitis does rheumatic fever typically begin?

Answer 3

Ca. 2 Wochen

Question 4

What type of streptococci is associated with rheumatic fever?

Answer 4

β-hämolysierende Streptokokken der Gruppe A (GABS)

Question 5

What are the general symptoms of rheumatic fever?

Answer 5

Allgemeinreaktionen und hohes Fieber

Question 6

In which regions is rheumatic fever today considered rare?

Answer 6

Industrieländern

Question 7

What has contributed to the rarity of rheumatic fever in industrialized countries?

Answer 7

Penicillintherapie der oropharyngealen Streptokokkeninfektionen

Question 8

Where is rheumatic fever still commonly found?

Answer 8

Armen Entwicklungsländern

Question 9

At what age range does the peak incidence of rheumatic fever occur?

Answer 9

Zwischen 5 - 15 Jahren

Question 10

What conditions caused by A-Streptokokken can lead to rheumatic fever?

Answer 10

Angina tonsillaris und Pharyngitis

Question 11

Is rheumatic fever directly caused by an infection?

Answer 11

Nein

Question 12

What type of reaction is rheumatic fever a result of?

Answer 12

Infektinduzierten Autoimmunreaktion

Question 13

Fill in the blank: Rheumatic fever is a _______ reaction to streptococcal toxins.

Answer 13

entzündungsreaktion

Question 14

True or False: Rheumatic fever can manifest in the central nervous system.

Answer 14

True