Rheumatic Fever in Pediatrics
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What is the age range for individuals most commonly affected by Rheumatic Fever?

  • 20-25 years
  • 15-20 years
  • 5-15 years (correct)
  • 1-5 years

    • Which of the following is NOT commonly involved in Rheumatic Fever?

  • Heart
  • Lungs (correct)
  • Large joints
  • Central nervous system

    • What is the belief about the cause of Rheumatic Fever?

  • Antibody Cross-reactivity (correct)
  • Genetic mutation
  • Direct bacterial infection
  • Viral infection

    • What is a major criterion for diagnosing Rheumatic Fever?

    <p>Positive throat culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following antibodies is formed against streptococcal antigens and cross-reacts with human tissue antigens in Rheumatic Fever?

    <p>Antistreptokinase</p> Signup and view all the answers

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