1 Week Of Fever in Pediatrics — 9yo Child | Pediatric Infectious | SMLE Q#11000
SMLE Question #11000
Pediatrics
Pediatric Infectious
Objective: OBJ-113
Last updated: February 2026
A 9-year-old boy is brought to clinic with 1 week of fever, fatigue, and migratory pain and swelling of the knees and ankles. Two weeks earlier, he had a sore throat that resolved without treatment. Examination shows a new holosystolic murmur best heard at the apex and tender, warm swollen knees. Inflammatory markers are elevated, and streptococcal serology supports a recent infection. Which organism is most commonly responsible for this condition?
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