Steroids are given in rheumatic fever when there is –
Correct Answer: Carditis
Description: Suppressive therapy of RF
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.
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