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Subcutaneous nodules: a rare and only presentation of acute rheumatic fever

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is a most common sequelae of group a beta hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS). 11yr old adolescent male presented with subcutaneous nodules, which is being rarest manifestation, diagnosed to have ARF- mitral regurgitation with active carditis based on revised Jones criteria. Treated with Injection benzathine penicillin, aspirin and steroids according to IAP protocol. Patient become asymptomatic with resolution of subcutaneous nodules. Here we describe the successful diagnosis and management of a patient with ARF

Source: International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics

DOI: 10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20250786

Authors: Suguna S., Lakshmi L., Sushrutha K. P., Vasanthkumar N., Meghashree

Language: English

Topic: Streptococcal Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408811945

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