rheumatic fever Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
what is rheumatic fever
A
fever developing 2-4 weeks after strep pyogenes infection
2
Q
management of rheumatic fever
A
antibiotics: oral penicillin V
anti-inflammatories: NSAIDs
what is rheumatic fever
fever developing 2-4 weeks after strep pyogenes infection
management of rheumatic fever
antibiotics: oral penicillin V
anti-inflammatories: NSAIDs