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Alternate Names : St. Vitus Dance, Rheumatic Chorea, Chorea Minor
Sydenham's Chorea | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
The first step in diagnosing Sydenham chorea is a complete medical history and physical examination. A throat culture can be done to see if a streptococcal infection is present. Blood samples may also be drawn for testing.
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Sydenham's Chorea: Symptoms & Signs
Sydenham's Chorea: Prevention & Expectations
Author: James Broomfield, MD Reviewer: Linda Agnello, RN, BSN Date Reviewed: 07/02/01