Rheumatic Fever Flashcards
1
Q
Who is most commonly affected by acute rheumatic fever
A
Children 5-15 y/o
2
Q
What is the cause of rheumatic fever
A
An autoimmune condition following streptococcal pharyngitis
3
Q
What is the pathognomonic lesion in rheumatic fever
A
Aschoff body - in the subendocardium
4
Q
What organs are affected by rheumatic fever
A
Heart Skin Joints Lungs CNS
5
Q
What criteria are used to diagnose patients with rheumatic fever
A
Revised Jones criteria - 2 major criteria, or 1 major and 2 minor
6
Q
What is the most common valved affected in rheumatic fever
A
Mitral valve - stenosis and regurgitation
