This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
Steroids are given in rheumatic fever when there is - 
Select and explain. 
A. Carditis, B. Chorea, C. Subcutaneous nodules, D. All
A: Carditis
Answer: A: Carditis 
Explanation: Suppressive therapy of RF

If patient has carditis with CHF              -->            Steroids
If patients has carditis without CHF       -->           Steroids or aspirin (steroids are preferred)
If patient does not have carditis             -->                 Aspirin
The total duration of suppressive therapy is 12 weeks.