What is the prognosis for chorea?

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Riverside Health System answered:

The prognosis for individuals with chorea varies depending on the type of chorea and the associated disease. Huntington's disease is a progressive, and ultimately, fatal disease. Syndenham's chorea, on the other hand, is treatable and curable.

This answer is based on source information from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

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