Pediatricsintermediate
According to the revised Jones criteria for the diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever, which of the following is classified as a minor manifestation? Select all that apply.
Answer
Arthralgia
Explanation
Minor manifestations include fever, arthralgia, elevated acute-phase reactants such as ESR or CRP, and prolonged PR interval. **Erythema marginatum** is a major manifestation. **Key takeaway:** Classification of each finding matters when counting criteria. **Glossary:** ESR: erythrocyte sedimentation rate; CRP: C-reactive protein.
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