Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2017
A 12-year-old child had three attacks of acute rheumatic fever accompanied by carditis. Examination revealed the symptoms of chronic tonsillitis, mitral insufficiency, and carious teeth. What is the optimal method of secondary prophylaxis?
Answer options
- Tonsillectomy
- Oral cavity sanitation
- Year-round bicillin prophylaxis for 3 years
- Year-round bicillin prophylaxis until the age of 25
- Course of cardiotrophic drugs twice a year
Correct answer
Year-round bicillin prophylaxis until the age of 25
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