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Steroids are the anti-inflammatory drugs used in the treatment of

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Rheumatic fever
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Acute glomerulonephritis
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease, that can occur after an infection of the throat with bacterium, Streptococcus pyogenes or group A streptococcus. Various corticosteroid, such as prednisone may be given for treatment.
Acute glomerulo-nephritis is inflammation of the glomeruli. Corticosteroids and immune-suppressing drugs are taken to control inflammation.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that typically affects the small joints in the hands and feet. NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are given to relieve pain and inflammation and also, corticosteroid, such as prednisone.
Thus, the correct answer is option D

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