Acute rheumatic fever or rheumatoid arthritis? The role of hydroxychloroquine: a case report

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Authors

Abdul Wajid Khan Faisal · Punjab Institute of Cardiology

Muhammad Faiq · Services Institute of Medical Sciences

Sadia Nasim · Punjab Institute of Cardiology

Abstract

Immunosuppressive drugs may be beneficial in treating these patients, as they behave exactly the same way as patients of other autoimmune disorders. Streptococcus acts as a trigger for the activation of the immune system. The clinical picture can vary depending upon the immune response activated.

Topics & Keywords

Drug-Induced Ocular Toxicity Hematological disorders and diagnostics Blood disorders and treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1186/s13256-026-05901-7

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