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What is the primary causal factor for acute rheumatic fever?
What is the primary causal factor for acute rheumatic fever?
During which seasons is the incidence of acute rheumatic fever reported to be highest?
During which seasons is the incidence of acute rheumatic fever reported to be highest?
Which age group is most susceptible to developing acute rheumatic fever?
Which age group is most susceptible to developing acute rheumatic fever?
What kind of disease is acute rheumatic fever classified as?
What kind of disease is acute rheumatic fever classified as?
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Which of the following is NOT a direct consequence of an infection with group A beta hemolytic streptococci?
Which of the following is NOT a direct consequence of an infection with group A beta hemolytic streptococci?
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What is the relationship between the skin lipid cholesterol and antigenicity in the context of rheumatic fever?
What is the relationship between the skin lipid cholesterol and antigenicity in the context of rheumatic fever?
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Which of the following is NOT a pathological lesion associated with rheumatic fever?
Which of the following is NOT a pathological lesion associated with rheumatic fever?
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Which anatomical structures are affected by fibrinoid degeneration in rheumatic carditis?
Which anatomical structures are affected by fibrinoid degeneration in rheumatic carditis?
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What percentage of cases of rheumatic fever typically manifests with carditis?
What percentage of cases of rheumatic fever typically manifests with carditis?
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Which of the following joints is least commonly involved in the flitting and fleeting migratory polyarthritis associated with rheumatic fever?
Which of the following joints is least commonly involved in the flitting and fleeting migratory polyarthritis associated with rheumatic fever?
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What chronic changes can occur in heart valves as a result of rheumatic fever?
What chronic changes can occur in heart valves as a result of rheumatic fever?
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Which specific cell formation is indicative of rheumatic fever's autoimmune response?
Which specific cell formation is indicative of rheumatic fever's autoimmune response?
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In which phase of rheumatic fever does valvulitis occur?
In which phase of rheumatic fever does valvulitis occur?
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Which treatment step focuses on preventing recurrent attacks of rheumatic fever?
Which treatment step focuses on preventing recurrent attacks of rheumatic fever?
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What is the recommended initial dose of benzathine penicillin G for patients weighing more than 27 kg?
What is the recommended initial dose of benzathine penicillin G for patients weighing more than 27 kg?
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Which option represents a common differential diagnosis for rheumatic fever?
Which option represents a common differential diagnosis for rheumatic fever?
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What is the primary purpose of anti-inflammatory treatment in rheumatic fever management?
What is the primary purpose of anti-inflammatory treatment in rheumatic fever management?
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In the case of carditis, what is the recommended dosage of prednisolone during the first two weeks?
In the case of carditis, what is the recommended dosage of prednisolone during the first two weeks?
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Which drug is indicated for patients allergic to penicillin during primary prevention of rheumatic fever?
Which drug is indicated for patients allergic to penicillin during primary prevention of rheumatic fever?
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What dosage of aspirin is appropriate for a patient with arthritis only during treatment?
What dosage of aspirin is appropriate for a patient with arthritis only during treatment?
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Which of the following represents an exception to the Jones criteria for diagnosing rheumatic fever?
Which of the following represents an exception to the Jones criteria for diagnosing rheumatic fever?
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What is the recommended dosage of Benzathine penicillin G for secondary prevention of rheumatic fever?
What is the recommended dosage of Benzathine penicillin G for secondary prevention of rheumatic fever?
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Which treatment is prescribed for chorea in the supportive management of rheumatic fever?
Which treatment is prescribed for chorea in the supportive management of rheumatic fever?
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In what scenarios is more frequent administration of Benzathine penicillin G recommended?
In what scenarios is more frequent administration of Benzathine penicillin G recommended?
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For individuals allergic to both penicillin and sulfadiazine, which medication is recommended?
For individuals allergic to both penicillin and sulfadiazine, which medication is recommended?
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What is the minimum duration of prophylaxis for a patient with rheumatic fever who has residual heart disease?
What is the minimum duration of prophylaxis for a patient with rheumatic fever who has residual heart disease?
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What is the prognosis for younger children presenting with rheumatic fever and carditis with valvar lesions?
What is the prognosis for younger children presenting with rheumatic fever and carditis with valvar lesions?
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Which medication is NOT a supportive treatment for congestive cardiac failure in rheumatic fever management?
Which medication is NOT a supportive treatment for congestive cardiac failure in rheumatic fever management?
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What defines the duration of secondary prophylaxis for an individual with rheumatic fever but without carditis?
What defines the duration of secondary prophylaxis for an individual with rheumatic fever but without carditis?
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Which clinical manifestation is associated with Sydenham Chorea?
Which clinical manifestation is associated with Sydenham Chorea?
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What is the significance of the anti-DNAse B test in relation to rheumatic fever?
What is the significance of the anti-DNAse B test in relation to rheumatic fever?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a major manifestation in the modified Jones criteria for rheumatic fever?
Which of the following is NOT considered a major manifestation in the modified Jones criteria for rheumatic fever?
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What abnormality would likely be seen in an ECG of a patient with rheumatic fever?
What abnormality would likely be seen in an ECG of a patient with rheumatic fever?
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What is the peak value for Erythema Marginatum as per the laboratory findings?
What is the peak value for Erythema Marginatum as per the laboratory findings?
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Which statement is accurate regarding the diagnosis of rheumatic fever?
Which statement is accurate regarding the diagnosis of rheumatic fever?
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Which laboratory finding is commonly associated with rheumatic fever?
Which laboratory finding is commonly associated with rheumatic fever?
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What is the common age range for the occurrence of Sydenham Chorea?
What is the common age range for the occurrence of Sydenham Chorea?
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Which cardiac feature can be detected through 2D echocardiography in rheumatic fever?
Which cardiac feature can be detected through 2D echocardiography in rheumatic fever?
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What is a common clinical sign indicative of Sydenham Chorea?
What is a common clinical sign indicative of Sydenham Chorea?
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