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Pediatría Atención Primaria
versão impressa ISSN 1139-7632
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MUNOZ-RAMOS, Alberto; ARIAS-FELIPE, Ana; FLORES-FERNANDEZ, Marta e 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.
Palavras-chave : ASLO; Chorea; Psychomotor agitation; Rheumatic fever.