An unusual presentation of acute rheumatic fever Akut romatizmal ateş’in nadir bir bulgusu
European Journal of General Medicine, cilt.12, sa.4, ss.358-360, 2015 (Scopus, TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 12 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2015
- Doi Numarası: 10.15197/ejgm.01366
- Dergi Adı: European Journal of General Medicine
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.358-360
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Rheumatic carditis, prevention, child, epistaxis
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is a multisystem disease caused by an immunological response to group A streptococcus infection. Its sequel rheumatic heart disease continue to cause a large burden of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Early detection of ARF is paramount to the prevention of rheumatic heart disease. We report a case of ARF with presenting epistaxis. The variety of clinical manifestations, which may be the presenting signs and symptoms of ARF, are not included in the updated-revised Jones criteria. Therefore, a careful examination and awareness of the disease can play an important role in identifying ARF.