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Sydenham chorea
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A central nervous system disorder which occurs after rheumatic fever. Formerly known as St. Vitus Dance.

Sydenham chorea
"From Fervor to Fever" looks at the disorder and its true origin--a streptococcal infection. From the About.com Guide to Rare Diseases.

Autoimmune Neurological Disorders
From the Center for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, a book excerpt exploring the relationship between obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), PANDAS (pediatric autoimmune disorders), and Sydenham chorea.

From the Dancing Manias to Sydenham's Chorea
A slide show with RealAudio narration about the history of Sydenham's chorea from the University of Florida.

Merck Manual: Sydenham chorea
Medical definition from the Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy.

NINDS: Sydenham chorea
Concise information on the disorder from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

OCD and Streptococcal Infections Linked
At the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, a review of a medical journal article that examines the relationship between obsessive-compulsive disorder, infections, and Sydenham chorea.

VUMC: Sydenham's Chorea
Complete information on the disorder from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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