Steroids are given in rheumatic fever when there is-
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Carditis Suppressive therapy of RF o If patient has carditis with CHF --> Steroids If patients has carditis without CHF --> Steroids or aspirin (steroids are preferred) If patient does not have carditis --> Aspirin The total duration of suppressive therapy is 12 weeks.
Carditis
Chorea
Subcutaneous nodules
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