Markers of Rheumatic fever
Markers of Rheumatic fever
- Poly arthritis - major joints
- Erythema marginatum - in 10%, evanescent ringed lesion wiith raised red margin.
- Subcutaneous nodule-in 10-15%. Firm painless felt over bone and tendons - extensor aspect of elbow, knee, margin of scapula and occipital region.
- Erythema nodosum - non specific lesion,erythematous tender lesion over the shin.
