Which of the following is a minor criteria for diagnosis of Rheumatic Fever (RF) according to modified Jones criteria?
High-Yield Explanation
Modified Jones criteria (modified in 1992 by AHA) for diagnosis of Rheumatic fever includes fever, ahralgia, elevated APR (ESR & C reactive protein), prolonged PR interval on ECG. Ref: Essential Pediatrics, OP Ghai - 6th Edition, Page 377; Harrison 16th Edition, Page 1978; Moss and Adams' Hea Disease in Infants, Children Volume 1, By Ahur J. Moss, Hugh D. Allen - Pg 1260