Assessment of Valvular heart disease: Pathology review: Video | Osmosis

Question

A 4-year-old boy is brought to the pediatrician due to a facial rash. The rash started one week ago as a small vesicle and has enlarged. The rash is itchy and painful. Physical examination shows erythematous plaque with a honey-colored crust on the left maxilla. Culture is taken from the lesion and positive for group A streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes). The child is at increased risk of developing which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

Glomerulonephritis

Answer

Mitral valve stenosis

Answer

Acute rheumatic fever

Answer

Recurrence of the infection

Answer

No increased risk of long-term complications

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Valvular heart disease: Pathology review

Pathology

Cardiovascular system