❤️ Section 229.1 · Rheumatic Fever

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 22nd Edition | Autoimmune sequelae of Group A Streptococcus pharyngitis. Jones Criteria (2015 revision): major (carditis, migratory polyarthritis, Sydenham chorea, erythema marginatum, subcutaneous nodules), minor, treatment, secondary prophylaxis.

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📋 30 Clinical Scenarios — Rheumatic Fever (Nelson 229.1)

📇 High‑Yield Review Cards (Rheumatic Fever)

🩺 Rheumatic Fever Clinical Scenarios

Select a scenario for Jones Criteria application.

📋 Stepwise Management of Acute Rheumatic Fever

    📊 Jones Criteria (2015 Revision) — Low-Risk Populations

    Major CriteriaMinor Criteria
    Carditis (clinical or subclinical echocardiographic valvulitis)PolyarthritisArthralgiaFever (≥38.5°C)
    ChoreaErythema marginatumElevated ESR (≥60 mm/hr) or CRP (≥3.0 mg/dL)Prolonged PR interval
    Subcutaneous nodules

    Diagnosis: 2 major OR 1 major + 2 minor + evidence of recent GAS infection. Moderate/high-risk populations have lower thresholds.

    ⚡ Reflex Prompts — Rheumatic Fever Decisions

    📖 Summary: Rheumatic Fever — Nelson 229.1