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Sydenham's chorea (or "Rheumatic chorea") is a disease characterized by rapid, uncoordinated jerking movements affecting primarily the face, feet and hands. SC is reported to occur in 20-30% of patients with rheumatic fever (RHF) and is usually latent, occurring up to 6 months after the acute infection, but may sometimes be the primary diagnostic symptom of RHF. SC is more common in females than males and most patients are children, below 18 years of age. Adult onset of SC is comparatively ...
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Sydenham Chorea
... What is Sydenham Chorea? Sydenham chorea, also called St. Vitus dance, is a childhood movement disorder characterized by rapid, irregular, aimless, involuntary movements of the muscles of the limbs, f...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Sydenham Chorea Information Page ... Sydenham chorea, also called St. Vitus dance, is a childhood movement disorder characterized by rapid, irregular, aimless, involuntary movements of the muscles of the limbs, face, and trunk. The disor...
Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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- Sydenham Chorea Information Page
... Sydenham chorea, also called St. Vitus dance, is a childhood movement disorder characterized by rapid, irregular, aimless, involuntary movements of the muscles of the limbs, face, and trunk. The disor...
Resources
- Saint Vitus Dance (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
- Sydenham Chorea (Cleveland Clinic)
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