Duration of rheumatic fever prophylaxis – Cardiology MCQ

Duration of rheumatic fever prophylaxis – Cardiology MCQ

Duration of rheumatic fever prophylaxis for rheumatic fever with carditis, but no residual heart disease (no valvar disease – clinical or echocardiographic evidence):

1. 5 years or 18 years, whichever is longer
2. 10 years or 21 years, whichever is longer
3. 5 years or 21 years, whichever is earlier
4. Lifelong

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