Which of the following is NOT true about rheumatic fever (rheumatic heart disease)? It is caused by an immune response against Streptococcus pyogenes M protein None of the other four answers (All are true about rheumatic fever) It is caused by bacterial septicemia It can cause damage to heart valves O It is a complication of Streptococcus pyogenes infection of the upper respiratory tract

Which of the following is NOT true about rheumatic fever (rheumatic heart disease)? It is caused by an immune response against Streptococcus pyogenes M protein None of the other four answers (All are true about rheumatic fever) It is caused by bacterial septicemia It can cause damage to heart valves O It is a complication of Streptococcus pyogenes infection of the upper respiratory tract

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter26: Pediatrics

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