Rheumatic Fever — Uganda (General Pediatric population)
Jones Criteria
Evidence of recent streptococcal infection (ASO titre/throat swab) PLUS 2 major manifestations OR 1 major + 2 minor. Major: Polyarthritis, Carditis, Erythema marginatum, Subcutaneous nodules, Sydenham’s chorea. Minor: Polyarthralgia, Fever, Increased ESR/CRP, prolonged PR on ECG.
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