Feb 7, 2023
Major criteria
Minor criteria
Modified Jones criteria
The Jones criteria is the primary guideline for diagnosing acute rheumatic fever (ARF). It was recently modified in 2015 by the American Heart Association. The modified Jones criteria entails the following:
Low risk | Moderate to high risk |
Incidence = <2/lakh school going children | Incidence = > 2/lakh school going children |
Rhd prevalence = <1/1000 | Rhd prevalence = >1/1000 |
Essential criteria: Evidence of antecedent group A streptococcal infection (increased or rising ASO titres)
Acute Rheumatic Fever treatment includes the following:
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