Is An ASO Count Of 919 A Symptom Of Rheumatic Fever?

Posted on Sat, 18 Jun 2016

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Question : I was told I have Rhemtic Fever and my body fought it off, but my ASO is at 919 Crp is @ 50 do I still have
Rhemtic Fever or is it something else now.

Answered by Dr. Abhijit Sonawane (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
yes you do have still. it needs long term antibiotics treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
Rheumatic fever occurs due to streptococcus infection to heart and other manifestations in joints and other parts.
Usually rheumatic fever is seen in children but it can sometime occur in older age group also.
I had some questions about your condition-
1. How was it diagnosed to be rheumatic fever? Only based on ASO titres and CRP?
2. Was a cardiac evaluation done in form of 2D ECHO? If yes what are the findings?
3. Do you have any other symptoms other than fever?
4. How frequently and since when are you taking antibiotics? Which one and how much?
Kindly answer me above questions so I can answer you in better way.
Thank you

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