Cardiovascular System Infections and Rheumatic Heart Disease Quiz
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What is the primary cause of Rheumatic fever?

  • Viral infection
  • Bacterial pneumonia
  • Fungal infection
  • Streptococcal throat infection (correct)

    • Which condition is characterized by the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream?

  • Viremia
  • Fungemia
  • Parasitemia
  • Bacteremia (correct)

    • What is the initial step in diagnosing Rheumatic heart disease?

  • Identifying streptococcal throat infection (correct)
  • Assessing heart rhythm
  • Conducting blood culture
  • Performing echocardiography

    • Which therapeutic modality is commonly used to treat infections?

    <p>Antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key objective of implementing simple measures for prevention and control of cardiovascular infections?

    <p>Reducing the spread of infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

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