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Baile o mal de San Vito
Antibióticos empleados para destruir las bacterias que causan la fiebre reumática. El médico puede igualmente recetar antibióticos para prevenir futuras infecciones de fiebre reumática. Éstos se denominan antibióticos preventivos o profilaxis con antibióticos.
Los síntomas se tratarán de la manera apropiada. Se puede necesitar la sedación en casos graves.
Generalmente, la corea de Sydenham se resuelve en unos pocos meses. En casos raros, una forma inusual de la corea de Sydenham puede iniciarse posteriormente en la vida.
Se espera que no haya complicaciones.
Consulte con el médico si su hijo desarrolla movimientos espasmódicos o incontrolables, especialmente si el niño ha tenido recientemente dolor de garganta.
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