The probable interval between throat infection and onset of rheumatic fever is:: (A) 2-4 hours, (B) 2-4 days, (C) 2-4 weeks, (D) 2-4 months
Answer is C. Ans. (c) 2-4 weeks(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 559; 8th/pg 566)Acute RF typically appears 10 days to 6 weeks after a group A streptococcal infection in about 3% of patients.