A disorder of the central nervous system (CNS) characterized by emotional instability, purposeless movement, and muscular weakness. It is a major manifestation of acute rheumatic fever, occurring between ages 7 and 14, and caused by the CNS effects of streptococcus bacteria.
Temporary chorea affecting children, frequently associated with endocarditis and rheumatism.
Condition, usually affecting children and associated with rheumatic fever, characterized by involuntary, purposeless movements (chorea) that occur for several weeks and then usually subside; a streptococcal infection of vascular tissue of the brain area is thought to be responsible; also called St. Vitus dance.
Also called St Vitus’s dance, this type of chorea is a disease of the central nervous system that occurs after rheumatic fever up to six months later and is probably an inflammatory complication of a B-haemolytic streptococcal infection. The patient presents with jerky, purposeless, involuntary movements of a limb and tongue, similar to the symptoms of cerebral palsy. Chorea is best treated as a transitory reversible form of cerebral palsy. The disorder usually lasts 6-8 months and residual symptoms are rare.
A rare neurological syndrome that is associated with acute rheumatic fever, marked by dancing movements of the muscles of the trunk and extremities, anxiety and other psychological symptoms, and, occasionally, cognitive disorders. It is seen infrequently in Western societies because of the prompt and effective treatment of most cases of strep throat.
A severe presentation of acute rheumatic fever predominantly observed in children between the ages of seven and 14, with the highest incidence at around eight years old. This neurological disorder affects the central nervous system and is characterized by emotional instability, aimless movements, and muscle weakness.
Previously referred to as St. Vitus’ Dance, this uncommon childhood disorder affects the central nervous system. Typically emerging after rheumatic fever, the condition leads to involuntary erratic movements of the head, face, limbs, and fingers. Coordinated movements become awkward, and the limbs become limp.
Sydenham’s chorea generally resolves within a span of two to three months and doesn’t result in any lasting detrimental impacts.