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antistreptolysin O |
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antistreptolysin O (an´tīstreptol´  sin),n an antibody against streptolysin O, a hemolysin produced by group A streptococci. A high titer is supporting evidence of rheumatic fever. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Antistreptolysin O levels were within normal limits. Our patient satisfied one major (Carditis) and three minor (arthralgia, fever, and elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate) Jones criteria that were supported by elevated antistreptolysin O titers. Laboratory investigations included a complete blood count (CBC); urinalysis; and measurement of levels of liver enzymes, serum creatinine, uric acid, rheumatoid factor, antistreptolysin O, and anti- |
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