Common signs of rheumatic fever include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) arthritis, causing deformity of the small joints in the hands and feet.
B) erythematous skin rash and subcutaneous nodules.
C) epistaxis, tachycardia, and fever.
D) elevated ASO titer and leukocytosis.

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Rheumatic fever commonly presents with arthritis, but it does not typically cause deformity of the small joints in the hands and feet. Deformity is more characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis, not rheumatic fever.

Common Signs of Rheumatic Fever Include All of the Following