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St. Vitus Dance - Sydenham's Chorea
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the condition diagnosed?
The first step in diagnosing Sydenham chorea is a complete medical history and physical examination. A throat culture can be done to see if a streptococcal infection is present. Blood samples may also be drawn for testing.