Catalog

Sydenham chorea

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Link to WHO Definition

Sydenham chorea – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1295812812

Sydenham chorea is a movement disorder that occurs with rheumatic fever. It is characterised by rapid, uncoordinated jerking movements affecting primarily the face, feet and hands. Sydenham's chorea (SC) results from childhood infection with Group A beta-haemolytic Streptococci.