Post Streptococcal Reactive Arthritis
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is late cardial involvement in children diagnosed with post streptococcal reactive arthritis after discontinuation of prophylactic antibiotic therapy.
Interventions
echocardiogram
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* PSRA patients under 18 who were diagnosed at least one year prior to the study
Exclusion criteria
* PSRA patients under 18 who were diagnosed less one year prior to the study * patients who do not fulfill PSRA criteria * patients who fulfill Jones criteria * patients with a known heart defect
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| cardiac valve function | at least 1 year after termination of antibiotic treatment |
Countries
Israel