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What is the causative agent of rheumatic heart disease?​

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Rheumatic heart disease is caused by rheumatic fever damage. Rheumatic fever is formed from poorly treated strep throat or scarlet fever.

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A disease that can result from inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever.

Rheumatic fever causes inflammation, especially of the heart, blood vessels and joints.

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