Rheumatic fever classification
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Anthony Gallo, B.S. [2]
Overview
Based on the duration of symptoms, rheumatic fever may be classified into either acute or chronic.[1] Acute rheumatic fever may be characterized by Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection and cardial lesions. Chronic rheumatic fever may be characterized by cardiac valvular lesions and mitral stenosis.
Classification
Based on the duration of symptoms, rheumatic fever may be classified into either acute or chronic.[1]
Acute
- General association with Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection of the throat
- Lesions may occur in endocardium, myocardium, or pericardium
- Endocardium typically results in fibrinoid necrosis
- Pericardium typically results in MacCallum plaques
Chronic
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nasonova VA, Kuz'mina NN, Belov BS (2004). "[Present-day classification and nomenclature of rheumatic fever]". Klin Med (Mosk). 82 (8): 61–6. PMID 15468729.