Sydenham's chorea entities

SC is a neurological disorder of childhood resulting from infection via Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS)
SC is characterized by rapid, irregular, and aimless involuntary movements of the arms and legs, trunk, and facial muscles.
It affects girls more often than boys, typically occurs 5 -15 years of age.
Some children will have a sore throat several weeks before the symptoms begin

Uncoordinated movements
Muscular weakness
Stumbling and falling
Slurred speech
Difficulty concentrating and writing
Emotional instability
Chorea
It is caused by an auto-immune reaction to the bacterium that interferes with the normal function of Basal ganglia that controls motor movements

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