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True of Rheumatic fever is:

The characteristic pathological hallmark are Aschoff bodies

Erythema marginatum is an itchy rash typically seen on the trunk of the patient

Sydenham’s chorea appears early in the course of the acute fever episodes

Primary prophylaxis requires periodic use of penicillin

High-Yield Explanation

Erythema marginatum is non-itchy. Sydenham’s chorea is a late manifestation of Rheumatic fever. Use of Penicillin to prevent recurrent sore throat by streptococcus is called Secondary prophylaxis.

True of Rheumatic fever is:

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