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Acute Rheumatic Fever - Emmanuel Rusingiza, MD - OPENPediatrics

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This course explains the epidemiology, causes, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of acute rheumatic fever. It covers Jones criteria, differential diagnosis, echocardiography, long-term management, and regular secondary medication prophylaxis.

Syllabus

Intro
Signs and Symptoms
Epidemiology
Pathophysiology of Acute Rheumatic Fever
GAS Tonsillopharyngitis
Progression of Acute Rheumatic Fever
Jones Criteria
Subcutaneous Nodules
Erythema Marginatum
Confirming Acute Rheumatic Fever Diagnosis
Differential Diagnosis (VITAMIN D)
Diagnostic Investigations: Echocardiogram
Acute Treatment of Rheumatic Fever
Long-term Management
Regular Secondary Medication Prophylaxis
Secondary Prophylaxis

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