L6: Acute Rheumatic Fever Flashcards
1
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Def of Acute Rheumatic Fever
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2
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Incidence of Acute Rheumatic Fever
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It is a common cause of heart disease in underdeveloped countries.
3
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Etiology of Acute Rheumatic Fever
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4
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Predisposing Factors for Acute Rheumatic Fever
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5
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Pathogenesis of Acute Rheumatic Fever
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6
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Pathogenesis of Acute Rheumatic Fever
- Susceptible Host
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7
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Pathogenesis of Acute Rheumatic Fever
- GABHS
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8
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GABHS as a PPT Factor for ARF
- Strains
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rheumatogenic strains.
9
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GABHS as a PPT Factor for ARF
- Molecular Mimicry
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10
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Pathogenesis of Acute Rheumatic Fever
- Persistence of The Organism
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11
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Pathogenesis of Acute Rheumatic Fever
- URT as the site of infection
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12
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Pathogenesis of Acute Rheumatic Fever
- Strong immune response of recent streptococcal infection
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13
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Pathology of Acute Rheumatic Fever
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14
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Pathology of Acute Rheumatic Fever
- Rheumatic Carditis
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15
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Pathology of Acute Rheumatic Fever
- Valvular Damage
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16
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Pathology of Acute Rheumatic Fever
- Aschoff Bodies
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17
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Pathology of Acute Rheumatic Fever
- Chorea
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