[Critical appraisal of Jones's criteria in the diagnosis of rheumatism].
Jones's criteria for rheumatism diagnosis are reviewed in the light of clinical and statistical data. Views expressed in the literature are presented, together with a personal case series. It is submitted that no suggestion of absolute value can be admitted for criteria of this type. Complete evaluation of the clinical and, in the case in point, the laboratory data is essential.
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