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Pediatría Atención Primaria
versión impresa ISSN 1139-7632
Resumen
MUNOZ-RAMOS, Alberto; ARIAS-FELIPE, Ana; FLORES-FERNANDEZ, Marta y VILA-BEDMAR, Sara. Adolescent with acute-onset chorea: on the subject of a forgotten entity. Rev Pediatr Aten Primaria [online]. 2021, vol.23, n.92, pp.417-419. Epub 13-Mar-2023. ISSN 1139-7632.
Sydenham's chorea, with a documented relationship with group A streptococcal infections, is the one of the most common acquired movement disorder of adolescence. However, rheumatic fever's incidence is significantly lower than years ago. The clinical picture is very characteristic, and its recognition is essential in order to improve the prognostic starting an specific treatment as soon as possible.
Palabras clave : ASLO; Chorea; Psychomotor agitation; Rheumatic fever.