Abstract:Sydenham's chorea (SC) is a late complication of group A beta-hemolytic streptococci infection presumably caused by an abnormal autoimmune reaction. Despite rare case reports of peripheral neuropathy associated with streptococcal infection, there is no investigation of peripheral nerve in SC. We performed nerve conduction studies in a cohort of patients with SC. The neurophysiology investigation comprised measurement of amplitude and sensory conduction velocity of median, ulnar, and sural nerves; amplitude and… Show more
“…More recently, the decreased tendon reflexes in SC also struck us. In 1 study, we failed to identify evidence of peripheral nerve involvement in SC, suggesting that the reflex abnormality is secondary to CNS dysfunction 8…”
“…More recently, the decreased tendon reflexes in SC also struck us. In 1 study, we failed to identify evidence of peripheral nerve involvement in SC, suggesting that the reflex abnormality is secondary to CNS dysfunction 8…”
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