Polyarthritis: Major Manifestations

Good job. Polyarthritis is a major manifestation of rheumatic fever. The patient exhibits suddenly severe pain in the joints. Usually the major joints such as the ankles and knees. The joints may also be swollen, red and hot to the touch. The arthritis is usually in several joints and can migrate. Go back and find the other major manifestations. If you have found them all then continue to the next question.