Research Article: Sydenham Chorea in Sudan; Presentation Panorama
Introduction:
Chorea “derived from the Latin word choreus means dance” and refers to involuntary non -stereotactic, arrhythmic, and purposeless movements. , It was first mentioned in the Middle Ages and was thought to be psychological, while others reported it to be post-infectious, which is now known as Sydenham’s chorea. Sydenham’s chorea, also known as St. Vitus dance, St. Johannis’ chorea, chorea minor, and rheumatic chorea, is one of the most common forms of acquired chorea in childhood.
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