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Youngdoctor - 04-05-07 22:59
Which one of the following is most useful in differentiating rheumatic fever from Lyme disease?
a.Heart valve involvement
b.First-degree heart block
c.Migratory arthritis
d.Sore throat
Youngdoctor - 04-05-07 22:59
Which one of the following is most useful in differentiating rheumatic fever from Lyme disease?
a.Heart valve involvement
b.First-degree heart block
c.Migratory arthritis
d.Sore throat
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Re: Internal medicine jwang - 06-26-07 23:19 I'd go for sore throat since a pt who has rheumatic fever would've had strep throat but a pt who comes in with lyme disease would not present with sore throat
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Re: Internal medicine babbu5508 - 07-07-10 00:22 lymes disease..Early symptoms may include fever, headache, fatigue, depression, and a characteristic circular skin rash called erythema migrans. Left untreated, later symptoms may involve the joints, heart, and central nervous system.
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Re: Internal medicine bingousmle - 07-13-10 02:13 Sore throat can be the answer from among the choices given as it is not characteristically associated with lymes disease as well as this
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