How can you get Chorea?
- Usually occurs in children and young adults.
- Most commonly occurs as a complication of rheumatic fever.
- Rheumatic fever is a condition that is caused by a bacterial infection (usually Streptococcus pyogenes or "strep throat").
2. Huntington's disease
- Inherited genetic condition that causes a breakdown of nerve cells in the brain.
- Usually develops between the ages of 30 and 50.
- Chorea is one of the main symptoms
3. Other causes
Chorea may also occur as a result of:
- Certain medications (such as antipsychotics and stimulants).
- Brain tumors or infections.
- Metabolic disorders (such as Wilson's disease).
- Other genetic conditions.