Caused by Group A Beta haemolytic streptococci – S. pyogenus
Criteria for Diagnosis (Jones) – Major and Minor
Major Criteria
- Migratory Polyarthritis
- Pancarditis
Endocarditis – Mitral valve most commonly affected
Caused by Group A Beta haemolytic streptococci – S. pyogenus
Criteria for Diagnosis (Jones) – Major and Minor
Major Criteria
Endocarditis – Mitral valve most commonly affected