Sydenham's chorea

GPTKB entity

Statements (88)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:movement
gptkb:Chocobo
gptkbp:affects gptkb:speeches
gptkb:children
fine motor skills
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:rheumatic_fever
gptkb:St._Vitus'_dance
gptkbp:can_be_used_to tics
emotional lability
hyperactivity
gptkbp:can_cause gptkb:Chocobo
muscle weakness
difficulty with coordination
gptkbp:can_improve_with gptkb:time
gptkbp:can_include hand flapping
gptkbp:can_involve facial grimacing
gptkbp:can_lead_to muscle weakness
social withdrawal
emotional disturbances
cardiac complications
gptkbp:caused_by gptkb:rheumatic_fever
gptkbp:characterized_by involuntary movements
gptkbp:condition rheumatic heart disease
gptkbp:diagnosis gptkb:attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder_(ADHD)
clinical evaluation
neurological examination
Tourette syndrome
gptkbp:duration weeks to months
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Thomas_Sydenham
17th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sydenham's chorea
gptkbp:is_affected_by fatigue
hormonal changes
gptkbp:is_associated_with psychiatric symptoms
cardiac complications
obsessive-compulsive symptoms
gptkbp:is_characterized_by rapid movements
choreiform movements
gptkbp:is_common_in developing countries
females
low socioeconomic groups
gptkbp:is_considered a neuropsychiatric disorder
a self-limiting condition
gptkbp:is_documented_in clinical studies
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by neuropsychological testing
gptkbp:is_influenced_by environmental factors
genetic factors
gptkbp:is_linked_to gptkb:group_A_Streptococcus
streptococcal throat infection
Basal ganglia dysfunction
gptkbp:is_managed_by gptkb:psychotherapy
physical therapy
gptkbp:is_monitored_by gptkb:healthcare_professionals
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by emotional distress
gptkbp:is_often_described_as Sydenham's chorea dance
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in Tourette syndrome
other movement disorders
gptkbp:is_part_of post-streptococcal syndromes
Sydenham's syndrome
gptkbp:is_recognized_as a complication of rheumatic fever
gptkbp:is_recognized_by involuntary jerking movements
movement abnormalities
gptkbp:is_targeted_at gptkb:disease
stress
gptkbp:may_occur_after streptococcal infection
gptkbp:may_resolve_in months to years
gptkbp:may_show dystonic postures
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Thomas_Sydenham
gptkbp:premiered_on after streptococcal infection
gptkbp:prevalence higher in females
gptkbp:rarity adults
gptkbp:reported_by gptkb:literature
case studies
gptkbp:requires long-term follow-up
gptkbp:scientific_classification gptkb:movement
gptkbp:symptoms gptkb:Canis_lupus
autoimmune response
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:psychotherapy
gptkb:depression
physical therapy
supportive care
antidepressants
corticosteroids
anticonvulsants
antipsychotic medications
gptkbp:was_a_result_of immune response
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Thomas_Sydenham
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5