L6: Acute Rheumatic Fever (Pt 4) Flashcards

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TTT of ARF

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TTT of ARF

  • Eradication of streptococcus infection
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TTT of ARF

  • Anti-inflammatory or suppressive therapy
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TTT of ARF

  • Education
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TTT of ARF

  • Bed Rest
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TTT of ARF

  • TTT of Arthritis & Carditis
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TTT of Arthritis & Carditis

  • Arthritis or mild carditis
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TTT of Arthritis & Carditis

  • Severe carditis
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TTT of ARF

  • TTT of CHF
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TTT of ARF

  • TTT of Sydenham’s Chorea
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TTT of Sydenham’s Chorea

  • Rest
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Decrease physical & emotional stress and use protective measures

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TTT of Sydenham’s Chorea

  • BPG
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Give benzathine penicillin G 1.2 million:
- Initially for eradication of streptococcus
- Every 2 weeks for prevention of recurrence

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TTT of Sydenham’s Chorea

  • Anti-Inflammatory
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It is not needed in patients with isolated chorea.

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TTT of Sydenham’s Chorea

  • For Severe Cases
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Any of the following drugs may be used:
1. Phenobarbital
2. Haloperidol
3. Valproic acid, chlorpromazine, or diazepam
4. Plasma exchange
5. IV immunoglobulin therapy

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Without prophylaxis, approximately 25% of patients with isolated chorea (without carditis) develop rheumatic valvular heart disease over a 20-year follow-up period.

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Prevention of ARF

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Prevention of ARF

  • Primary Prevention
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  • Prevention of the initial attack of acute rheumatic fever.
  • By accurate and prompt recognition and treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis
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Prevention of ARF

  • Secondary Prevention
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  • Prevention of recurrent acute rheumatic fever.
  • Through compulsive ongoing prophylaxis against streptococcal infection
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Prevention of ARF

  • Prevention of Bacterial endocarditis
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In individuals with residual rheumatic cardiac valve disease

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Primary Prevention of ARF

  • When & For How Long Should Antibiotic be Used?
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  • 10 days course of penicillin therapy for streptococcal pharyngitis.
  • Start antibiotic within 7 to 8 days of the onset of pharyngitis.
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Primary Prevention of ARF

  • Not Possible in
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  1. Patients who develop subclinical pharyngitis and therefore do not seek medical treatment (30%)
  2. patients who develop acute rheumatic fever é out symptoms of streptococcal pharyngitis (30%)
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Primary Prevention of ARF

  • Regimen
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Primary Prevention of ARF

  • Regimen if Allergic to penicillin
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Primary Prevention of ARF

  • What agents are not acceptable?
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  1. Sulfonamides
  2. Trimethoprim
  3. Tetracycline
  4. Chloramphenicol.
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Secondary Prevention of **ARF**
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Secondary Prevention of **ARF** - Indication
is given for all patients with rheumatic fever - including those with isolated chorea & those without RHD.
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Secondary Prevention of **ARF** - Duration
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Secondary Prevention of **ARF** - Regimen
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Secondary Prevention of **ARF** - Regimen (If Allergic to penicillin)
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Prevention of infective endocarditis
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Prevention of infective endocarditis - For Who?
Patients with residual RHD after rheumatic fever.
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Prevention of infective endocarditis - Why?
To prevent lE during invasive procedures.
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Prevention of infective endocarditis - Invasive Procedures Requiring Prophylaxis
1. Dental cleaning 2. Dental extraction 3. Dental implant 4. Tonsillectomy
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Prevention of infective endocarditis - Penicillin? | §
Penicillin for rheumatic fever is ineffective for bacterial endocarditis due to resistant oral streptococci.
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Prevention of infective endocarditis - recommended Antibiotics
1. Clindamycin 2. Erythromycin
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Prevention of infective endocarditis - Dosage & Timing
A single dose, given 30-60 minutes before the procedure