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According to the Jones Criteria, how many major and minor criteria are met from the following symptoms in rheumatic fever-arthritis, fever, ECG changes, arthralgias?
  1. 3 major, 1 minor
  2. 2 major, 2 minor
  3. 1 major, 3 minor
  4. 4 major
Explanation
Answer: C - The Jones criteria are used to diagnose rheumatic fever. The diagnosis can be made based on clinical findings of at least 2 major or 1 major and 1 minor criterion. The major criteria include carditis, arthritis, chorea, erythema marginatum, and subcutaneous nodules. The minor criteria include fever, arthralgias, history of rheumatic fever, and ECG changes.
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